#8 Dry or itchy skin
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High blood sugar levels may also cause a reduction of moisture in the body which can result in dry skin. With nerve damage being another potential complication of hyperglycemia, it can interfere with the body’s ability to perspire which could also dry the skin. Dry skin is more prone to cracking and itching, which creates an increased risk of injury to the skin, which could become serious due to the reduced ability of the body to heal itself quickly, making infection a greater risk.
