Skin pH is lower in type 1 diabetes subjects and is related to glycemic control of the disease.

Background: Diabetes is a systemic disease affecting many organs, including skin. Skin may reflect the condition of internal organs. The aim of our study was to measure skin pH in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients and in healthy controls and to evaluate the association between metabolic control of diabetes and skin acidity in T1DM patients.