Diabetic Foot Cream

Borage DiabetiCare™
Prevents and Relieves Dry, Cracked Skin

  • Addresses the fundamental cause of dry skin in diabetics by supplying OMEGA-6 oils directly to skin cells
  • Non-prescription, clinically-proven, fragrance-free formula
  • Diabetes Educator and dermatologist recommended

"It is by far one of the best therapies we've seen for diabetic skin."
G.P., RN, Diabetes Educator

"...This cream has been more effective than a prescription cream...I highly recommend it!"
K.H., RN, Diabetes Educator

Diabetes and chronic dry skin, unfortunately, seem to go hand-in-hand. In fact, it is estimated that 83% of all diabetics suffer from dry skin, particularly in the lower extremities. Why is this?

According to well-documented clinical research, diabetics may suffer from an impaired ability to manufacture gamma-linlenic acid (GLA), an OMEGA-6 fatty acid crucial in the development of healthy skin cells. Used for a number of key functions through-out the body, GLA is a building block in the formation of cell membranes are unable to retain adequate moisture levels, resulting in dry skin. Hence, the link between diabetics (many of whom suffer from GLA deficiency) and dry skin.

Borage oil is the richest known source of GLA (24%). This oil is extracted from the seeds of the borage plant (borago officanalis), a wildflower commonly known as the blue starflower and used for thousands of years for its medicinal qualities. Because of its exceptional concentration of GLA, borage oil is used as the fundamental ingredient in all DiabeticCare™ formulations.


Style No 40320 4.2 fl. oz.
CLINICAL TEST RESULTS
Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Dry Skin Conditions
STUDY CENTER
Health & Wellness Centre, Canada
OBJECTIVE
Determination of efficacy of ShiKai Borage Lotion for various chronic skin conditions
PARTICIPANTS
82 patients
CONDITIONS
Diabetic dry skin, chronic dry skin, eczema, atopic dermatitis
RESULTS
78% reported improvement in softness
79% reported improvement in healing
82% reported improvement in redness
77% reported reduction in itching
CONCLUSION
Daily topical application of ShiKai Borage Lotion has a significant positive effect on chronic dry skin associated with diabetes, eczema, atopic dermatitis

 

Diabetic Care Starter Kit


Kit Style No.
DSKT911 with 9-11 Sock Size
DSKT1013 with 10-13 Sock Size
DSKT1315 with 13-15 Sock Size

Everything You Need to Begin and Maintain Diabetic Foot Care

People with diabetes are well aware of the importance of proper foot care to their overall health and well being. Our specially designed Diabetic Foot Care Kit is the best solution on the market for enabling proper foot care. The Diabetic Foot Care Kit offers three basic elements: Socks, Skin Cream, and Soap. These elements will combine forces to heal, sooth and comfort feet, the area of the body to which diabetics need to pay careful attention.

Health care dealers, as well as consumers, should take a moment to read the enclosed educational pamphlet, which explains how diabetes affects feet and what should, and should not be done, to ensure proper care.

People with diabetes should be instructed to wash feet daily with the Basis® Sensitive Skin Bar, which will moisturize and cleanse the skin at the same time. Then apply specially formulated DiabetiCare™ Foot Cream, to prevent the fundamental causes of dry skin. Finally, after these applications, we recommend wearing a pair of foot-friendly HealthDri® socks, which are designed to ensure comfort while controlling odor and wicking away moisture.

All items below can be ordered individually. Please call for details.

Foot-Friendly HealthDri® Socks

HealthDri Offers Advantages Missing from Other Products on the Market

  • Addresses the problems of the diabetic and anyone requiring extra cushioning for sore or sensitive feet.

  • Made with Amicor®™ microbial fibers to control odor that won't wash out.

  • Provides superior protection, fit and comfort for cooler, drier feet.

    • DiabetiCare™ Foot Cream

    Prevents and Relieves Dry, Cracked Skin

  • Addresses the fundamental cause of dry skin in diabetics by supplying OMEGA-6 oils directly to the skin cells.

  • Non-prescription, clinically-proven fragrance-free formula.

  • Diabetes Educator and dermatologist recommended.

    • Basis® Sensitive Skin Bar

    1 oz. Sensitive Skin soap bar. No fragrances, dyes, or other harsh ingredients. The original dermatologist recommended Basis® soap with soothing chamomile for the purest, mildest clean ever.