My 5 yr. old diabetic has really dry skin. We have tried almost everything. She wants to be a model but that won't happen until we get passed the dry skin.
2007-01-14 08:44:46 · 15 answers · asked by TANICHA M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Make sure she is hydrated!!! Diabetics suffer from dehydration and dehydration can lead to dry skin, chapped lips, and other much more severe symptoms. If her urine is very dark, chances are she is quite dehydrated. Ensure she is drinking plenty of liquids and keeping her sugar levels as close to normal levels as possible. Lack of liquids and increased glucose levels only increase dehydration.
2007-01-14 08:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Scottee25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 00:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 12:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its not yeast infection or STD, my only other suggestion is sugar. When a person with diabetes has too much sugar in their body, the body does everything it can to get rid of the excess, which is why we become very thirsty. Unfortunately it means it gets flushed out in the urine which can cause itchyness. This can also happen if u're on a course of antibiotics. Keep your blood sugars within normal range and the itching should stop. If you do happen to be on antibiotics, go and ask your doctor for a one off dose of something for thrush - I usually do and it works a treat. If you're on steriods and finding it hard to control your diabetes, I wont be surprised. Steriods reduce the body's ability to use insulin effectively. Try using something like, E45 cream Hope this helps.
2016-03-28 21:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-15 06:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a diabetic and recently in hospital for an extended amount of time. For his dry skin--the hospital used Eucerin lotion. It worked great!! Hope it works.
2007-01-14 08:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husbands diabetes doc recommended Eucerin cream.
2007-01-14 08:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant cure it, but apply some lotion onto the skin, maybe a kid's scent so he doesnt complain about the smell.
2007-01-14 08:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have diabtes and i have never had try skin but i would recommend just constant lotion.....and also there is a cream for your hands escally for diabetics it is sold at most pharmacies.
2007-01-14 08:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Abaloon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shikai Borage therapy is wonderful stuff - you can order it from vitaminshoppe.com
http://www.shikai.com/
http://www.diabeticarelabs.com/
2007-01-14 08:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋