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Q: My skin is extremely dry due to diabetes. It's flaky, itchy, and embarrassing. What's the best solution?
A: Having high blood glucose levels over time can draw fluids from your skin, causing it to become dry and irritated. What's most important in avoiding dry skin is to get and keep your blood glucose levels in control. Take this one step at a time.
Blood glucose control includes following a healthful eating plan, being physically active, and, for most people, one or more blood-glucose-lowering medications. Work with your health-care provider and diabetes educator to get your blood glucose under control. As you bring your blood glucose into better control, treat your dry skin by regularly applying lotion or cream to those areas. Also, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and be sure to use sunscreen, too.
Madhu Gadia, M.S., R.D., is a certified diabetes educator.
Actually i think you need to find out what your blood surgar does without eating. Is that correct.
1/28/2010 08:42:15 AM Report AbuseI really need help. I want to get my basal rate corrected. I do not have a educator. I have type 1 and have for almost 30 years. I have a medimed pump. Could you help me with that. I have the old meter that goes with the pump. I can't download to computer meni med. I have several one touchs but don't how to get them attached to meni med. Can you help me? I know that is the only anyone can help me, is to see what is happening.
1/28/2010 08:40:14 AM Report Abuse