There is an assortment of products manufactured specifically for diabetic dry skin. Because dry skin in diabetics is related to several internal factor as well as external ones, treatment and prevention must be two-fold, from the inside out. First it is important to know the main causes of dry skin amongst diabetics. Directly related to high glucose levels, dry skin is common in people who are newly diagnosed or are not managing their blood sugar well. High blood glucose can cause the kidneys to flush excess glucose from the body in urine, thereby depriving the entire system of moisture or by constricting blood vessels, effecting circulation to the skin and increasing risk of neuropathy. Both scenarios prevent the body from replenishing moisture on the skin in the form of sweat.

Diabetic Dry Skin Care

According to the British Journal of Dermatology, the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid …