Type 1 Itchy lower legs. Normal blood sugars

[Nat...]

My lower legs get so itchy and no amount of scratching helps. It often causes red Marks on my skin. I googled it and it said that high glucose levels can cause this. However, my blood glucose levels are good and within range so any ideas on why my legs sometimes get so itchy?

 

[thilla]

My lower legs get so itchy and no amount of scratching helps. It often causes red Marks on my skin. I googled it and it said that high glucose levels can cause this. However, my blood glucose levels are good and within range so any ideas on why my legs sometimes get so itchy?

I had that problem all Winter for a few years running, it drove me nuts .Apparently (google) having thyroid probs also plays a role. Since cutting out sugar and caffeine the itching vanished. Cooler showers/baths were helpful and lotion with a high % of urea. Also continually drinking enough still water improved things a bit. Good luck!