Type 2 Diabetes What Causes Diabetes? Insulin Resistance Signs of Diabetes Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Diabetes Treatment Glycemic Index Diabetic Recipes Canine Diabetes Feline Diabetes Articles Library	Type 2 Diabetes - Hair Loss With Type 2 diabetes, hair loss can be a distressing side effect. Some hair loss in everyone is normal; "old" hair falls out and new growth comes in to takes its place. But sometimes thinning or even bald patches become noticeable. Possible causes of hair loss in diabetics include: Medication - oral medications used to manage diabetes may cause some thinning or loss of hair; Stress on the body, caused by this chronic disease. Continually elevated blood sugar can result in longer healing times and poor circulation, both of which can affect the rate of re-growth of hair. If you have already been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, hair loss may be one of the symptoms which can be managed or improved by keeping the disease under control. In some cases, hair loss may not be preventable, at least not completely. Ask your doctor for additional suggestions and management tips.   The information on this website is based on our own research and personal experience, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Questions about your health and individual situation should be directed to your doctor.
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