anyone identify this red itchy skin rash caused by diabetes

by tracey
(tyne and wear)

I have had this rash for about 4 months and have been to the doctors numerous times and they just keep giving me cream which takes away the itching but not the rash....

I'm a insulin dependent diabetic and have a under active thyroid. People have said this could be the cause of it but honestly i'm getting fed up with it please anyone help...

Hello Tracey,

I'm sorry to hear of your skin rash and your suffering. You're right, most creams only stop the itch but not the cause of the rash.

And yes, Diabetes could absolutely be the cause of your constant rash.

Diabetic related rashes sometimes look like a ring or arced shaped red patch and usually shows up on the chest, abdomen, ears, and sometimes fingers. Sometimes these rashes look like burned blisters appear on the hands and feet.

Rashes usually occur mainly to those who have severe diabetes or those who are having a hard time keeping their blood glucose levels under control.

So you must be very careful to keep your blood sugar steady. In addition to taking your insulin and following a balanced diabetes diet - low glycemic foods- try to get plenty of exercise ...at least something every day.

This will help greatly to reduce your skin problems.

In the meantime, try keeping that area clean and away from hot water and direct sunlight. Try to keep a food log and see if there are any types of foods that may cause or trigger more itching. Foods can be a source and cause your rash to flare up more often.

Try applying a cool compress made with cool water and oatmeal. Mix the two and dip a clean cloth. Apply this cloth a few times a day - while say watching TV.

Finally, consider trying a homeopath product called Skin Dr.. It's a tiny natural pill you put under your tongue and let it dissolve.

It helps to improve skin problems like itchiness and redness from rashes and eczema. Click on the link above to read more. Oh, p.s. please inform your doctor of any supplements you plan on taking including the Skin Dr.


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I sure hope I was able to help at least a bit. Good luck....

You can read more about rashes here:

Skin Rash.