I have diabetes and i am getting itching in my feet. is itnormal?

Common: Itchy feet are a common symptom in diabetes, such as the diabetes type 2 for which you are taking metformin. It can be caused by a yeast infection, dry skin, or poor circulation. Examine your feet daily to rule out infection. Use mild soap with moisturizer and apply skin cream after bathing. If not improving, see your doctor. Also, make sure to see your specialist eye md for annual eye exams.

Itchy Feet: Itchiness of feet, especially at night, is a common complaint among diabetics. As many as 33% people suffering from diabetes also suffer from a skin condition. Such a skin disease may be the cause of foot itchiness. Some other possible factors include: peripheral neuropathy it is a dysfunction of nerves and is a common cause for foot itchiness in diabetic individuals.

Maybe: My initial thought to your question was "no, " because athlete's foot causes itching feet more often than diabetes. But i see you are on metformin so you may have diabetes. Your primary care doctor can answer that question for you after a simple blood test. Athlete's foot and neuropathy are both common in diabetics and can cause itching.