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Does diabetic medicine cause dry itchy skin?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Diabetes, itchy skin: Itchy skin is a common condition in patients with diabetes. It is normally caused by the diabetes instead of the medicine. Of course, there are other possible causes so please see your doctor.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes.: Medications can cause an allergic rash.

Answered 3/23/2014

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