Episode 56: Why Diabetes Can Wreck Your Skin (And What You Can Do About It)
Manage episode 478155073 series 3634791
🎙️ The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast
Episode 56: Why Diabetes Can Wreck Your Skin—And What You Can Do About It
Host: Renee Reid, Award-Winning Podcaster, Emotional Eating & Diabetes Lifestyle Coach, Yoga Teacher
✨ Episode Summary:
Welcome to Episode 56 and the official kickoff of our 10-Day Skincare Challenge here at The Diabetic Toolbox!
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how high blood sugar affects your skin—and what you can do to protect and care for it every single day. From dry skin and fungal infections to slower wound healing, unmanaged diabetes can show up in your skin before you notice it anywhere else. But the good news is, small steps can lead to big results!
We’re also celebrating a huge win: The Diabetic Toolbox was selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 100 Diabetic Podcasts on the Web—and it's all thanks to you. 💙
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How high blood sugar damages the skin
- Common skin issues linked to diabetes
- Two simple daily habits to protect your skin
- Why skincare is about more than beauty—it’s about prevention
- How to join our 10-day challenge and get ongoing support
📘 Featured Resource:
Caring for Sensitive Skin with Diabetes
A pay-what-you-can eBook filled with expert tips and everyday solutions to support healthy skin from the inside out.
📥 Includes 4 weeks of email coaching to keep you on track!
👉 Download your copy here
📝 Journal Prompt:
What’s one thing you can commit to today to better care for your skin?
📌 Don’t Forget To:
✅ Subscribe to the podcast
✅ Follow the blog for companion posts
✅ Leave a review if this episode helped you
✅ Share this episode with a friend or loved one
✅ Check out Renee & Ruby’s for meaningful gifts that support our mission
📅 Coming Up Tomorrow:
Episode 57: The Truth About Moisturizers and Diabetic Skin
We’ll break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose the right products for your skin’s needs.
With Peace & Love,
Renee
115 episodes