Possibly ridiculous question, but panicking....

Lelliee · Nov 17, 2020

Hi everyone,
I am diabetic, since January, found out through pregnancy booking bloods-type still unknown til review next week.
I have very dry skin and I'm trying to use up my son's Aveeno baby dermexa emollient as it's unsuitable for his skin.
It just dawned on me that it's 'triple oat complex'... Does this affect blood sugars? Does this absorb into your blood stream?
Panicking!
Thank you in advance.

kaylz91 · Nov 17, 2020

No you'll be fine, it won't effect your BG

Antje77 · Nov 17, 2020

Lelliee said:
Does this absorb into your blood stream?
Panicking!
Thank you in advance.

No problem, glucose is not absorbed through your skin!

Although residual food or creams can affect a finger prick test if it's still on your finger when testing.

Lelliee · Nov 17, 2020

Amazing, thank you for replying! I just found it in the diabetes.co.uk shop too! Phew!

Antje77 · Nov 17, 2020

Lelliee said:
Amazing, thank you for replying! I just found it in the diabetes.co.uk shop too! Phew!

Glad @kaylz91 and I have been of help!

xfieldok · Nov 17, 2020

No such thing as a ridiculous question.

Mrs T 123 · Nov 17, 2020

Glad you asked the question - I have often thought about that too with different lotions etc.

JohnEGreen · Nov 18, 2020

You see the title of this forum should be Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes But Were Afraid To Ask.

KK123 · Nov 18, 2020

NO question is ridiculous on this forum if you don't know the answer to it. x

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