Type 2 Weak nails

[Viv19]

I’m wondering whether my T2 diabetes causes my brittle, flaky nails. Does anyone know?
I’ve had this problem for years now, and have tried just about everything to solve it. I should have bought shares in Sally Hansen and Boots because if it’s on the market, I’ve tried it. And nothing works. I stopped using the paint on strengtheners because they didn’t do the job, and I thought massaging in oil, cream etc etc would be more effective. I’m not aiming for talons- just tidy non scrubby hands would be fine. They look so tatty.

 

[Chook]

Could it be that you aren't getting enough calcium in your diet?

 

[Viv19]

Could it be that you aren't getting enough calcium in your diet?

I’ve taken extra calcium supplements, also Vit D, because my levels are low even with sun.
I just wondered whether it might be down to the diabetes because I can’t find any other reason.