In a 60 day feedback survey conducted by Diabetes in Control for MSI, medical professionals enrolled 46 patients in 11 locations and these patients used Formula II Skin Care Cream, an over the counter all purpose skin care cream with a variety of health uses, topically.

Formula II Skin Care Cream is unique because Mineral Oil is 50% of the compound. MSI claims that this high percentage of mineral oil aids in the healing of severe dry skin. Formula II also contains a combination of three waxes – beeswax, paraffin and ceresin, which enables the cream to form a barrier over the affected area. This allows the area to be protected from further irritation while the healing process is occurring. Formula II has a consistency that is heavier than a lotion, so the application of the product is easy and precise.

Each of the medical professionals had their patients answer questions in a 2 month survey. The total results are seen as below. (See table 1-1) 

Results of this study indicate a high level of patient benefit and satisfaction. In addition the patients that had compromised skin areas reported increased healing and less bleeding.

In addition 94% of the respondents indicated they would definitely like to continue to use this product, and 92% would definitely recommend it to others.

Table 1-1

QUESTION	2 MONTH
Number of Respondents	46
Patients Average Age	51
Average Years since diagnosis	8
Reasons for use Dry Skin associated with my Diabetes, Sores on heels,
Skin Ulcers associated with my Diabetes, Other Skin needs
How frequently did you use a skin care cream prior to this study?	1.8 times daily
How frequently did you use this skin care cream?	2.3 times daily
I found Formula II easy to apply?:
Scale-- 5 = Definitely, 3=Somewhat, 1= Not at all	4.76
I like the consistency of Formula II
Scale-- 5 = Definitely, 3=Somewhat, 1= Not at all	4.01
After using Formula II for one week, I saw an improvement
Scale-- 5 = Definitely, 3=Somewhat, 1= Not at all	3.03
After using Formula II consistently for 30 days, I saw an improvement
Scale-- 5 = Definitely, 3=Somewhat, 1= Not at all	4.45
After using Formula II consistently for 60 days, I saw an improvement
Scale-- 5 = Definitely, 3=Somewhat, 1= Not at all	4.90
How would you rate Formula II Skin Care Cream? I liked Formula II
Scale-- 5 = More than my current product, 3= About the same 1=less	4.10
I plan on using Formula II in the future for my skin care needs?
Scale-- 5=Definitely, 3=Possibly, 1=Not at all	4.55
I would recommend Formula II to other diabetes patients
Scale-- 5=Definitely, 3=Possibly, 1=Not at all	4.77

Comments included:

• I love the way it disappears into the skin, and it stopped the itching.
• I found Formula II to be an exceptional product. It stays on the skin and enables the dry skin to be removed. It works like "magic"
• I saw improvement after a couple of days
• No more alligator skin!
• I used on a rash on my daughters face and it cleared up.
• Used it on previous pump sites when changing. Has improved healing.
• Used it on kid's acne and it improved healing time.
• I suffered from dry cracked heels, and this has made it heal much better.

Conclusion:

Based on the information above and personal experience we at DIABETES IN CONTROL believe that Formula II Skin Care Cream is a worthwhile and superior product and would recommend its use by any person or organization for improved skin health.