Type 2 Problems with skin healing

I’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 but have been suffering for a while with dry cracked skin on two of my fingers, that just won’t heal. At worst they are cracked, inflammed and sore, at best they are over dry and my skin is constantly peeling. I know impaired healing is directly linked to above normal blood glucose. Has anyone got any recommendations please for a good skin balm that might help? I’ve tried all the usual...including Swiss formula. I’m a nurse and have tried a variety of Advanced Wound dressings.
Thanks for reading this, hope I find something that works soon xx

xfieldok said:

Look up Eucerin, I have the foot cream and have been known to use it on my hands!

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Thank you

Resurgam said:

From about 6 months after diagnosis, 6 months of low carb eating, my skin has really changed, and for someone my age it seems to be smooth and glossy - it heals well, having been paying attention only since diagnosis I don't know how much of an alteration that is, so I would recommend paying close attention to keeping BG levels normal - and perhaps try some coconut oil in the mean time. The oil works well as a hair treatment, and for cooking too, so any left over would not be wasted.

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Yes I’m hoping that once I get the levels under control things will improve. Thanks for sharing your experience with me