What kind of allergy medication can I take while being diabetic?

Can i take allergy medication?

• I don't know if i have allergies but my mom and my brother have them bad. The only symptom i get which is RARE is itchy eyes. But like once every couple of weeks. I have been getting massive dark circles under my eyes though so i'm guessing that's a major symptom because they recently appeared and they go almost all the way down to my nose. I sleep well and eat well so i suppose the dark circles are a cause of allergies? So can i just take allergy medication to make them go away? We don't have health insurance at the moment so i can't go for allergy tests or to see a doctor.

• Answer:

  You might not have allergies. Many people get darkHere are some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles besides allergies: Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Heredity — dark under-eye circles can run in families Lifestyle factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol and caffeinated sodas Nasal congestion (which dilates and darkens the veins that drain from your eyes to your nose) Pigmentation irregularities - part of your genetics Sun exposure, which prompts your body to produce more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color Thinning skin and loss of fat and collagen — common as you age — which make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more obvious Mild to moderate dark circles often respond well to simple and inexpensive treatments, such as: Cold. Try a cold compress, two chilled teaspoons or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a soft cloth to temporarily reduce dilated and discolored under-eye blood vessels. Or, try a cooled, used teabag. Extra pillows. Elevate your head with two or more pillows to prevent puffiness that develops when fluid pools in your lower eyelids. Extra sleep. Although short nights don't usually cause under-eye circles, a lack of sleep makes you paler and more hollow-eyed, so shadows and circles you already have are more obvious. Dark glasses and sunscreen. Although a tan might hide dark circles in the short term, in the long run, the extra pigment it produces can make circles worse. Saline washes or sprays. Rinsing your sinuses with a saltwater solution (mix 1/4 teaspoon sea salt with 2 cups warm water) or over-the-counter saline spray can help relieve nasal congestion. Cosmetics. Hundreds of skin creams that claim to reduce or prevent under-eye circles crowd department store and drugstore shelves. The results of one well-publicized study showed that a cream containing vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E and retinol was moderately effective in treating under-eye circles. Camouflage. The right concealer can do just that — hide dark circles. If the circles under your eyes are bluish, use a peach-colored concealer, not one that's white or gray. And avoid scented products and those containing salicylic or glycolic acid, which can irritate delicate eye tissue, making redness and swelling worse. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dark-circles-under-eyes/MY00346 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Treat-Dark-Circles-Under-the-Eyes&id=1273962 circles without allergies.