Taking care of your skin

Diabetes and your skin: Tips for skin care⁴

Having diabetes can put you at risk for skin problems. High blood glucose can make the skin dry, itchy and prone to infections.

To help prevent diabetes related skin problems:

• Keep your blood glucose levels well-managed with the help of your healthcare professionals.
• Keep skin moisturized to prevent chapping and cracking, and decrease the risk of infection, especially during cold, dry weather.
• Drink lots of water.
• Avoid taking very hot baths and showers.
• Treat minor cuts right away, washing with mild soap and water and covering with sterile dressing.
• See your doctor right away for major cuts, burns or infections.