skin

  1. M

    Dealing with cracks/splits/fissures on feet

    Hi all, I’m T1 and have some deep cracks/splits in the skin on the ball of my right foot (around 2mm deep). They are now very painful, red and it’s become uncomfortable to walk on my foot. Does any have experience in dealing with these as a T1 diabetic? Is it something I should see a GP about...
  2. purplesunsets

    Skin maintenance

    I know we should take care of our skin. Down side for me my needle slipped while I tried injecting on my thigh. I got a nice bleed and it sucks. Seems my skin got oily. How do I maintain the good skin but avoid these accidents?
  3. Lily 2

    Foot issue

    hi Sorry I keep asking so many questions but I don’t know who to ask with a drs appointment been a average of 3 weeks wait, tonight I noticed my feet are quite red, on the soles of my feet to about 2 cm up, the heel is the reddest part, I had a quick google as iv never noticed this before ( bad...
  4. Guzzler

    Do topical steroids affect bg?

    I am now experiencing disturbing skin problems and I am sure that if I see the GP he will prescribe topical steroid treatment. As the amount of steroid would be very small I am guessing it should have zero/minimal affect on bg but I thought other members may have had experiences with these. TIA.
  5. N

    Skin rash on face

    From time to time I develop a skin rash for want of a better description on my face. I get red lines running out from the edges of my mouth to my chin (approximately mutton chops shape) and the skin along my chin becomes extremely sore, itchy, dry and flaky. This occurs quite suddenly. I...
  6. FranOnTheEdge

    Is Dry Skin A Symptom Of Diabetes?

    Wanted to ask if a suddenly dry and crusty skin is a symptom of diabetes or not? Just this last week I've suddenly got dry cracking patches on my face... worrying.