Everyday skin care with diabetes

Gentle care, regular checks and useful questions for your healthcare team.

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Keep daily care manageable

Use warm water and a gentle cleanser. Dry carefully, including skin folds. Regular moisturising can help with dryness. Ask your pharmacist about a suitable product and follow its directions.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology: Diabetes skin care

Give your feet a daily check

Look for cuts, blisters or changes in colour. Dry between your toes and avoid applying moisturiser there. Tell your doctor about new foot problems, even if they do not hurt.

Source: American Diabetes Association: Foot complications

Choose by use, not texture alone

A spray, gel and cream can have different intended uses. Compare the application area as well as the format. You do not need to use the entire Zonofade range as a routine.

Compare the range

Ask about changes that persist

If dryness continues to bother you, or you notice a change in sensation, speak with your healthcare team. A product page cannot assess an individual skin concern.

When to seek professional advice

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Further reading

For advice about your own skin, speak with your healthcare team.

Diabetes Australia: Healthy skinAmerican Academy of Dermatology: Diabetes skin careAmerican Diabetes Association: Foot complications

Understanding diabetic skin

A short guide to skin changes and questions for your healthcare team.

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