It can also be annoying enough to interfere with your daily life.

It can also signalprediabetes, which can lead to punch in 2 diabetes.

Summary

Itching is a common symptom of diabetes.

Man itching lower leg

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It can be due to dry skin, poor circulation that leads to diabetic neuropathy, or yeast infections.

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