Permanent hair removal products?

[Jelaca]

Hey all,

Just wanted to ask if anyone knows why permanent hair removal products such as electrolysis machines are not recommended for diabetics?
I wanted to buy one, and asked the seller but she said that I should try something else, because it's not a good idea.

Firstly, does anyone on here use one or another method that works and is okay for diabetics?
Secondly, do you know why diabetics shouldn't use this?

Thanks

 

[Maidz]

They say that if your diabetic you don't heal as well as a non diabetic person. So that's why some ppl/places are funny about it. But if you have good control over ur diabetes then you won't have any healing problems. I personally wax and that's the best method for me and I've not had any problems.

Good luck x


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[Brunneria]

It's my understanding that all the complications associated with diabetes are only present as a result of uncontrolled blood glucose levels.

Keep close enough to 'normal' BG, and you should be ok.

But then, I am NOT qualified to give medical advice...

 

[mo1905]

We are also not allowed saunas, whirlpool baths, steam rooms etc. It's just the nature of business nowadays I think. Over cautious I think but personal choice. As others have mentioned, if you have decent diabetic control, you should be fine.

 

[Brunneria]

We are also not allowed saunas, whirlpool baths, steam rooms etc. It's just the nature of business nowadays I think. Over cautious I think but personal choice. As others have mentioned, if you have decent diabetic control, you should be fine.

Yeah, I heard that about saunas, etc.

Yet our local hot tub seller touts them as The Next Best Thing for diabetics.

No idea if that claim is scientifically backed?!?

 

[Jelaca]

Yeah, I heard that about saunas, etc.

Yet our local hot tub seller touts them as The Next Best Thing for diabetics.

No idea if that claim is scientifically backed?!?

I can imagine they might actually be good, as they get the circulation going! Not sure though.. I know that I love them

 

[Heathenlass]

 

[Brunneria]

Ooh, you sexy thing!

 

[anna29]

Any insulin using diabetic could be at risk of having a
serious hypo issue in a hot sauna .
The heat can really speed up the insulin absorption rate(s)

Pedicures in a beauty treatment are listed as a no-no
for diabetics in some salons .
Due to sensitive feet and poorer circulation issues .
Some diabetics cant feel hot/warm temperatures accurately .
Also sharp objects/tools can cause injury too .
There is the poorer or slower healing of skin issues to consider .

 

[Bewildered]

I have been 'growing' my wayward chin hairs this past week for an electrolysis treatment, when I woke up this morning I had a sudden panic that I may be refused! Now I am a bit anxious about heading in. Is there any treatment preference for type 2? I also booked hopi candles …. thinking it may be a very cheap trip in after all!