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My Legs Are Itching Like A Mosquito Bite

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Pretoria, ZA
January 22
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Itchy legs can be a common issue for people with diabetes. Here are some potential causes and management tips based on your knowledge base:

Potential Causes
- Diabetic Neuropathy: High blood glucose levels can damage nerves, leading to itching, burning, tingling, and numbness.
- Skin Infections: Diabetes can make you read more

Itchy legs can be a common issue for people with diabetes. Here are some potential causes and management tips based on your knowledge base:

Potential Causes:
- Diabetic Neuropathy: High blood glucose levels can damage nerves, leading to itching, burning, tingling, and numbness.
- Skin Infections: Diabetes can make you more prone to skin infections, which can cause itching.
- Eczema: This inflammatory skin condition can cause itching, rashes, and dry skin.
- Lichen Planus: An inflammatory skin disorder that can cause shiny, purple bumps and itching.

Management Tips:
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
- Skin Care: Use a gel cream with hyaluronic acid to soothe the skin.
- Avoid Triggers: Identify and avoid any allergens or irritants that may be causing the itching.
- Medical Consultation: If the itching persists or worsens, consult a dermatologist for further evaluation and possible blood tests or skin biopsies.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article titled "Itchy Skin at Night With Diabetes: Potential Causes and How To Manage" on DiabetesTeam.

 This AI-generated response comes from DiabetesTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Itchy Skin at Night With Diabetes: Potential Causes and How To Manage | DiabetesTeam
Neuropathy and Diabetes | DiabetesTeam
July 20
A DiabetesTeam Member

It could be a lot of reasons - some serious some just pesky

If it is diabetes related that would indicate damage to small blood vessels that (feed the skin) as a result of consistently high blood sugar

If your skin is just "dry" then moisturizer may be all that is needed. If it's diabetes or circulatory related then you need a vascular specialist

Opposite ends of the spectrum so why not have your Doctor check it out...

January 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

My legs get dry so I lotion on them being diabetic you get dry

January 22

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