[mg_2204]

Hello!

I've just noticed a warning on wax strips : diabetics should avoid waxing. Cool! I had one leg done already.

I had it done profesionnaly on occasions and I was never asked if I was diabetic before the procedure.

Anyone knows why diabetics can't wax? Aside from the usual precautions you need to take when waxing (if you have a rash or if the skin is broken) I don't see why a diabetic person couldn't do it. Anyone knows why?!??

So should I stop

Thank you!

Marie

[hermitladee]

I have heard that when the waxing is done with hot wax, some diabetics that have lost sensation in their legs or feet, might not realize how hot the wax actually is. It could result in burns. Now if it is a cold wax or the sugar type, I'm not sure why there would be a warning. Maybe someone else does.

[Lorna]

I think I read something about this in a diabetes UK publication once. If memory serves me right it was saying where the pack sais diabetes read neuropathy, which would make more sense.

[kcwinter]

A question that makes you go ummmmm.

[Jenny]

Marie,
I can't wax cause if I do, I bruise wherever it is pulled off!I don't know weather or not this has to do with diabetes though.

[HeatherP]

I think Hermitladee's answer is probably the one. Like they say not to go into hot tubs, too. If you have full feeling in your legs and feet, then I don't think it's a problem.

[DeusXM]

It may also be because having hot wax against your skin increases blood flow to the surface. Therefore you'll get a higher rate of insulin absorption and therefore may run the risk of hypos.

[SunniD]

I think their advice to not have diabetics waxing their body parts is because waxing may cause an inflamation &/or infection.

Some people also get ingrown hairs and infections after waxing so this may also be a concern.

The heat may also not be felt if you have a neuropathy so there is that danger of a burn also. Any redness &/or sore can become infected quickly and an amputee diabetic I know strongly suggested to me not to leave anything for long as it may progress quickly to gangrene and amputation which is what happened to her.

I think you are the best judge of your health condition and know how quickly you heal and if you are willing to take the risk. No company would want to risk that on people with diabetes so their insurance is telling them to place the warning on the product to release them of any liability.

I got my lip waxed and it felt great and I never thought about all the risks. Sure beats tweezing which can also cause razor burns and inflamations/infections.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

SunniD

[mg_2204]

All your answers make sense. Thank you very much! The one that stuck with me most was the one about liability. Because everyone's is different, they don't want people with diabetes taking any risks. It's understandable!

Marie

[rzrbks]

So does this mean that we Diabetics are not supposed to "Wax Poetic" as well?

Hhmm

[Ashtur]

Oh, I can get by without waxing poetic, but I do wax nostalgic on occasion

[rzrbks]

That too, Ashtur and, I also find myself waxing and waning, as well------Sorta like "Moonchild" from King Crimson

[HeatherP]

Oh, man, Ashtur, don't you start up too! lol (j/k)