Autoimmune & inflammatory conditions
Type 1 diabetes — beauty treatment safety
Also called Type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 1 diabetes, T1D, insulin-dependent diabetes, pedicure with diabetes, diabetic foot care.
In short
On this page, Type 1 diabetes is checked against 88 treatments: 1 actively helps, 30 need caution and 57 are not yet reviewed. The tightest restrictions are in Injectables and Facials, while 1 treatment actively helps.
What actively helps
These are not simply allowed — they are recommended for this condition by the sources we cite.
- Medical Pedicure
A medical pedicure is the right way to have your feet cared for when you have type 1 diabetes. It is done by someone trained to work on feet that heal slowly and may have reduced sensation, in a properly sterile setting, without the blade work and aggressive cuticle cutting that make an ordinary pedicure risky. If you have been avoiding foot care altogether because of the warnings, this is the answer to that: not going without, but going somewhere equipped for it.
Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE
Every treatment, checked
Every treatment name opens its own page
Facials
25 treatments · 8 caution · 17 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removalWhy, and the source — DermaplaningAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified JessnerWhy, and the source — Jessner's PeelAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face)Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needlingWhy, and the source — MicroneedlingAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peelWhy, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facialWhy, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedlingWhy, and the source — RF MicroneedlingAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peelWhy, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Not yet reviewed | AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Injectables
11 treatments · all 11 caution
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatiteWhy, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, toxWhy, and the source — Botox / NeurotoxinAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, VolumaWhy, and the source — Cheek FillersAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, BeloteroWhy, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injectionsWhy, and the source — Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injectionsWhy, and the source — Lip FillersAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapyWhy, and the source — Mesotherapy (Body)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread liftWhy, and the source — PDO Thread LiftAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injectionWhy, and the source — PolynucleotidesAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injectionsWhy, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatmentWhy, and the source — Tear Trough FillersAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
Laser & Light
7 treatments · 1 caution · 6 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacingWhy, and the source — Fractional Ablative LaserAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Not yet reviewed | Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Body Treatments
15 treatments · all 15 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Hair Removal
6 treatments · 1 caution · 5 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysisWhy, and the source — ElectrolysisAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Not yet reviewed | Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Nails
10 treatments · 1 actively helps · 3 caution · 6 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylicsWhy, and the source — Acrylic NailsAcrylics sit over the nail bed and hide it, and with type 1 diabetes that matters: a nail bed that is not healing well, or an infection starting underneath, is exactly the thing you want to be able to see. Slower healing and higher infection risk are the reasons. If you want them, keep the appointments short, have them removed properly rather than picked off, and take breaks between sets so the nail underneath can be checked. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicureWhy, and the source — Classic PedicureFeet are where type 1 diabetes asks for most care. Reduced sensation means you may not feel a nick from a nail file or a blade, slower healing means a small cut takes longer to close, and higher infection risk means what starts small can become serious before you notice it. That is why an ordinary pedicure needs a conversation first: tell the salon you have type 1 diabetes, keep the tools away from your cuticles, and check your feet yourself afterwards. A medical pedicure is the better route if you can get one. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicureWhy, and the source — Gel PedicureFeet are where type 1 diabetes asks for most care. Reduced sensation means you may not feel a nick from a nail file or a blade, slower healing means a small cut takes longer to close, and higher infection risk means what starts small can become serious before you notice it. That is why an ordinary pedicure needs a conversation first: tell the salon you have type 1 diabetes, keep the tools away from your cuticles, and check your feet yourself afterwards. A medical pedicure is the better route if you can get one. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Actively helps | Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicureWhy, and the source — Medical PedicureA medical pedicure is the right way to have your feet cared for when you have type 1 diabetes. It is done by someone trained to work on feet that heal slowly and may have reduced sensation, in a properly sterile setting, without the blade work and aggressive cuticle cutting that make an ordinary pedicure risky. If you have been avoiding foot care altogether because of the warnings, this is the answer to that: not going without, but going somewhere equipped for it. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Not yet reviewed | Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Lashes & Brows
8 treatments · all 8 not yet reviewed
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Not yet reviewed | Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
| Not yet reviewed | Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes We have not found a source we trust for this combination yet. Rather than guess, we leave it blank. Ask your practitioner and your own doctor before you book. |
Permanent Makeup (PMU)
6 treatments · all 6 caution
| What we found | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Caution | Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattooWhy, and the source — Areola TattooAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattooWhy, and the source — Eyeliner TattooAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lipsWhy, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip TattooAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke browsWhy, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading browsWhy, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAnything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
| Caution | Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattooWhy, and the source — Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Anything that breaks the skin asks more of your body's healing than it would in someone without type 1 diabetes. Wounds close more slowly, infection takes hold more easily, and the small punctures left by needling, injectables and permanent makeup are wounds like any other. This is a caution, not a refusal: if your blood glucose is well controlled and you have no problems with your feet or your circulation, plenty of people with type 1 diabetes have these treatments safely. Tell your practitioner, expect a careful aftercare conversation, and get anything that is slow to heal looked at. Sources: American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes UKNHSNICE |
Sources
- American Diabetes AssociationFoot care and diabetes
- Diabetes UKLooking after your feet with diabetes
- NHSDiabetes and foot problems
- NICENG28 — Type 2 diabetes in adults: management
Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist
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