Sun Protection and Diabetes 1. Increased Risk of Skin Issues:  Diabetes can affect the skin in various ways, making it more susceptible to sun damage. People with diabetes are prone to skin conditions such as diabetic dermopathy, necrobiosis lipoidicadiabeticorum, and diabetic blisters, which can be exacerbated by sun exposure. 2. Delayed Wound Healing: Diabetes can impair the... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/sun-protection-and-diabetes/3845