Does diabetes make you itch?
My sugar levels have been quite high for a while, even with medication. Lately, I've noticed I'm itching all over my body, not just in one spot. Is general body itching a symptom of diabetes?
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4 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! Yes, high sugar can dry out your skin or cause yeast infections, which leads to itching. Try using a good moisturizer and drink lots of water, you'll be fine.
4 months ago
I literally just dealt with this last month! I had terrible itching on my feet and lower legs. Once I got my blood sugar under control with diet and medicine, the itching completely vanished.
4 months ago
Please go to a doctor. I ignored dry, itchy skin on my ankles for six months thinking it was just winter dryness, and it turned out to be early diabetic neuropathy. Early detection saves a lot of pain.
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4 months ago
Poor blood circulation often causes this itching in the limbs. If your doctor permits, try going for a brisk 30-minute walk daily. It really helps improve blood flow and can relieve some of that skin discomfort.
4 months ago
Itching can happen due to poor circulation or nerve irritation from diabetes. However, it could also be a skin allergy or liver issue, so please get a proper clinical checkup rather than guessing.