Does insulin contribute to hair breaking?

I am a type 1 diabetic (diagnosed when I was 9 years old), and have been having problems lately with my hair. It breaks off and is unbelieveably brittle. I'm a mixed-race woman, and so just assumed I was taking care of my hair improperly (dying it all wild colors, using blow dryers, curling irons and lots of product), but my husband made a comment the other day that my hair loss might not be due to over styling, but rather due to my insulin use. Is there any truth to this? If there is, is there anything I can do, or am I doomed to brittle, angry hair for life.

Does insulin contribute to hair breaking?

I think it is the stress you are putting your hair through due to all coloring, heat and product.

I've been on insulin for 21 years and have always had healthy hair.

Start taking care of your hair properly, and you may not be doomed to brittle angry hair for life.

Does insulin contribute to hair breaking?

Sounds like your hair care to me though it could be a combination. Ask your pharmacist before your doctor. They are free and often know more than the doctor about the reactions one might have to a med.

Does insulin contribute to hair breaking?

yes it does and anyone that takes this is due for this to happen.

i have type 2 and this is happing to me and i'm also a RN