Skin Issues and Blood Glucose Control

I’m proof that they are related

Kim Fleming

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May 24, 2024

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My Trials

I have struggled with some sort of skin issue off and on for as long as I can remember.

The older I got, the more “on” it was. When I was a teenager, I had a couple of boils on my back. Then I had a couple of styes. Not pleasant.

When I was in my twenties I would get the occasional eczema patches on my face.

By my thirties, these patches became more frequent and intense. Not only were these patches unsightly, but they hurt!

At some point in my forties, I developed adult acne for about 5 years.

Dandruff and flakey scalp were my constant companions.

Attempted Solutions

I tried every kind of diet to rid myself of this terrible scourge.

Here’s a list of the different diets I tried

• Vegetarian Diet — This created lots of cravings as my carb count increased and protein decreased.
• Vegan Diet — I started really craving meat. I’m glad I listened to my body here!
• Low Fat Diet — Again, the increase in sugar and carbs that I ate made for constant hunger and binges!
• Fasting — water…