my dad (72) is a diabetic and has really
itchy skin. He had most of one foot
amputated 10 years ago and it still causes
him grief. Now I am really itchy, blurred
vision and thirsty and getting really
nervous. Are there any creams my dad can
use? Is his depression from diabetes too?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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precius
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Fresno
Itchy Skin Posted: 02-04-04 01:08am
Dear: miscille,
I went to a diabetic class to learn more
about the disease and I was told that
using creams with perfume in it will cause
your skin to get dry and itchy. Plus if
you have itchy skin it could be the soap
you are using to take a bath. Try using
something else without perfume or a
apricot scrub to scratch off the old skin
and it leaves your skin so soft. If I
were you I would get checked at least once
a year for diabetes because it can run in
the family. Especially if your over your
recommened weight for your height.
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miscille
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Timmins
Diabetes - Itchy Skin Posted: 02-17-04 16:24pm
Thank you for your reply. Nice to know
somebody reads these things.
