The Diabetic Toolbox

Welcome back to Part 2 of our 10-Day Skincare Challenge! In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most underrated but powerful habits for people managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes—daily moisturizing. Renee shares why dry skin can quickly become a bigger issue for diabetics and how a simple, consistent moisturizing routine can protect and nourish your skin from head to toe.
What You’ll Learn:
  • Why blood sugar affects your skin’s hydration
  • The best time to apply moisturizer (it matters!)
  • What ingredients to avoid if you have sensitive or diabetic skin
  • Recommended brands that are safe and effective
  • The importance of not moisturizing between your toes
Resources Mentioned:
📘 Download our featured ebook: Caring for Sensitive Skin with Diabetes: Tips and Solutions for a Healthier You
Pay-what-you-can + includes 4 weeks of email support!
💬 Tell us in the comments: What moisturizer do you love or want to try?
 📤 Share this episode with someone you love
 🎧 Tune in Thursday for Part 3: How to Prevent Dry, Itchy Skin with One Simple Habit

Creators and Guests

Host
Renee Reid M.Ed..
I’m your host, Renee Reid—award-winning podcaster, emotional eating and diabetes lifestyle coach, yoga teacher, and your midlife guide.This podcast is all about helping midlife women find their voice, improve their mental and physical health, and create a life they truly love—one peaceful, powerful step at a time.

What is The Diabetic Toolbox?

Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox; our mission is to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, are prediabetic, or have a family history of type 2 diabetes, you, my friend, are in the right place. This show will give you tools and tips to help you lose weight naturally, heal your mindset, and strengthen your body through yoga and walking. Hosted by award-winning podcaster, Emotional Eating and Diabetes Lifestyle Coach, and yoga teacher Renee Reid Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thediabetictoolbox/support