By Karis Gabrielson, R.N.People with diabetes are prone to dry, itchy skin. That's partly because when blood sugar is high, the body — including the skin — loses fluid.
And, if you have diabetes, dry skin can be more than an itchy irritation. If your skin cracks — and allows germs in — it could lead to a potentially dangerous infection.
That's why you want to do all you can to care for dry skin — or better yet, prevent it altogether. Of course, to do that, it's important to control your blood sugar. Work closely with your doctor to make sure it stays within your goal range.
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