| I've noticed itching in two instances. One is when I am running high blood sugars and my peripheral neuropathy begins acting up. Insides of my lower legs are good spots for this. When sugar is normal, these areas are itchy because of nerve regrowth.
Also, dry skin can be a problem. We are prone to this, especially on our feet. A good hand creme will help this. Just a touch of cortisone creme rubbed into the area well witll solve the immediate problem. I use about 1/2 inch of cortisone out of the tube and rub it in with the hand creme.
As for allergies, I've had something like them for years. I had an evaluation by one of the top allergists in northern California. Lots of little skin tests (about a hundred) on my back. All results came back negativefor molds, pollens, danders as I sat there sneezing in his office with my ears plugged and eyes watering.
He said that Hay Fever was the only diagnosis he could offer me, but that he too saw there must be more to the situation. He said there was still more to learn about the original auto-immune response that causes type 1 diabetes.
So, maybe someday we'll understand how the whole thing fits together. Not much help now though, is it? I use generic Zirtec for relief of sinus problems when they flare.
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