Can diabetes cause skin itch?

Yes, high blood sugar dries out your skin and causes terrible itching, especially on the legs. In my experience, keeping your sugar strictly under control is the only real cure. Until then, use a fragrance-free moisturizer right after bathing and avoid very hot water.

My daughter gets extremely dry, itchy skin whenever her blood sugar spikes. We have to be very careful with her insulin doses and keep her skin well-hydrated with a mild lotion. If the itching is persistent, please consult your pediatrician or dermatologist for a proper medicated cream.

Dry skin and itching are very common in diabetes due to poor blood circulation. Applying pure coconut oil after a bath can give temporary relief, but if the skin is turning red or cracking, please don't just rely on home remedies. Do visit your doctor to check for infections.

I kept applying random over-the-counter creams on my itchy shins, ignoring that my blood sugar was actually skyrocketing. By the time I went to the doctor, my nerve endings were already affected. Please don't ignore constant itching, get a simple fasting sugar test done immediately.