it is real easy to see if you are diabetic
get your BG checked

as to your dry skin - try skin lotion, and, if it still bothers you, see
a dermatologist.

You have not said ANYTHING which would indicate diabetes

Carl wrote:

> Hi, how are you?
> I have been wondering whether or not I have diabetes. I have been
> bothered by a severe dry skin problem in the past few years. I have a
> history of over eating, and extreme inactivity. The dry skin started to
> develop about 1 year ago. I went to see a doctor, and he said that it is
> not a fungus. He basically did not know what it is, and I stopped seeing
> him afterwards. I am 25 years old, and I have never had trouble with my
> weight even though I have a tendency to eat until I feel ill. My life
> has been a little stressful, and I have been eaten a lot in order to
> feel better. I am beginning to wonder if the reason why I hadn't gained
> weight is because I have had diabetes.
> I have heard that doing a proper exercise is a great way to combat
> against diabetes, but if I know approximately how long it takes before
> the effect shows up, I can do some exercise for a while, and see if my
> dry skin problem would go away.
> Could you give me any opinion on that? Other than the very bad dry skin
> problems on my entire back and the butt, I have no other conditions
> associated with diabetes.
> Thank you, and have a good day.
>