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Dry Itchy Skin On My Toes.Is It Due To Diabetes? It Is Not Athletes Foot.
It "could" be
The very tiny veins that feed the skin can get damaged and it leads to itchy skin
You can try any of the various moisturizers (anything from "intensive care" all the way up to a few marketed specifically to diabetics). If they do the trick then you are fine but if it becomes chronic/persistent then you should have your Doctor take a look - there are some good, prescription, non-steroid creams available if you need more than an over-the-counter product can give you
If it goes from itching to burning then definitely have the Doc take a look. That could more serious then just a skin condition
Dry, itchy skin on your toes can indeed be related to diabetes. High blood sugar levels can lead to dry skin because your body draws fluid from your cells to produce urine to eliminate excess sugar. Poor circulation, common in diabetes, can also contribute to dry skin. It's important to keep your skin moisturized and stay Show Full Answer
Great advice Graham. Thank you for replying to my question.
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