Bad skin - could it be diabetes related ?

[Riri]

Hia - wondering if anyone else suffers with really bad skin breakouts? I'm a T1 diabetic and my skin is not always reactive / spotty but now and again it errupts and I'm wondering if its linked to diabetes.

My blood sugars are fairly well controlled now (hardly ever over 9) and I eat well normally and haven't changed my diet in the last few months.

When I say bad, these spots are really hard and sore and full of puss. They also seem worse on my forehead. Any suggestions for treatment would be appreciated.

 

[CarbsRok]

If the spots are full of pus then you have a bacterial infection and need to see your Dr to get it sorted.

 

[Riri]

Thanks - ill make an appointment

 

[Sanober]

Intersting. I had perfect skin until i started insulin 4 weeks ago.
My spots are pretty deep.and sore. They start sometimes like hives but some go on to have pus heads. They always start itchy first. Mainly the face but i get tiny itchy water spots on upper arms or hives.
Do you experience this Riri?

 

[Riri]

Hello - no I don't get anything on upper arms and none of the ones on my face are itchy (although they do have pus heads and are quite sore). I have found that I have also got a lot on my back as well as my face - a friend of mine suggested evening primrose oil but I think it may warrant a doctor to have a look first.