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1️⃣1️⃣ Dry and Itchy Skin Dry and itchy skin can be a sign of diabetes. This occurs because high blood sugar levels make the body lose fluids, leading to dry skin.
And when there is too much glucose in the cells, the body will not produce enough oil to keep the skin moisturized. The result? Itchy and flaky patches on your skin.
🔟 Necrobiosis Lipoidica Necrobiosis Lipoidica is an inflammatory condition that is common with both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It can occur when collagen degenerates, and the walls of blood vessels thicken.
9️⃣ Dark Patches on the Skin Dark patches can be a sign of Acanthosis Nigricans, a common skin condition that can occur in people with diabetes or those who are overweight. It appears as a dark patch on the skin, which may be dry and often feels velvety to the touch.
It is most commonly found in areas such as the armpits, back of the neck, groin area, or elbows.
8️⃣ Diabetic ulcers Diabetic ulcers are a common skin problem in people with diabetes. They are sores and open wounds, that often last a long time and struggle to heal. They can occur anywhere on the body, but most often develop on the feet and lower legs.
7️⃣ Digital Sclerosis Digital Sclerosis is when the skin on your hands and feet becomes thick, firm, and cracked. It can also cause the joints to become stiff, making it difficult to move or do things like writing.
6️⃣ Problematic Blisters Diabetics can also experience skin blisters, often on the feet and hands. They can appear quickly and may be a large single blister or groups of smaller ones.
5️⃣ Skin tags Skin tags are small growths that can appear anywhere on the body. They can look like tiny, flesh-colored moles or dark spots and may be raised or flat. Diabetics are likely to get numerous skin tags due to high blood sugar levels or too much insulin.
4️⃣ Xanthelasma Xanthelasma are small yellow bumps, usually found on the upper or lower eyelids. They are made up of cholesterol deposits and can show up when diabetes is poorly controlled. They can also be an indicator of heart disease.
3️⃣ Diabetic dermopathy Diabetic dermopathy is another skin condition which can occur in people with diabetes. It appears as light brown, scaly patches of skin on the legs and feet. They can also appear on the thighs, torso, and arms.
2️⃣ Rashes and Skin Infections People with diabetes can be more prone to rashes and skin infections due to high levels of glucose in the blood.
The skin can often become dry, cracked, and itchy - leading to bacteria or fungi entering the body and causing infection.
1️⃣ Eruptive Xanthomatosis Eruptive xanthomatosis is a rare skin condition that appears in people with uncontrolled diabetes.
The bumps or lesions appear on the skin, usually around the buttocks, upper thighs, inside the elbow, and back of the knees. They can also appear on arms, legs, and shoulders, and are red with a yellow center. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶️ More Videos You Might Like: ▪ 5 Yellow Foods That Reduce Blood Sugar ► https://youtu.be/VofCM_MHUN4 ▪ 11 Drinks That Lower Blood Sugar Naturally ► https://youtu.be/njmQGE7cBRo ▪ How To Bring Blood Sugar Down Quickly? ► https://youtu.be/kGUXpUMZ1O8 ▪ 6 Rice Alternatives For Blood Sugar Control ► https://youtu.be/MbbjA6Xh1Ts ------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: No part of this channel may be reproduced, transmitted, or distributed in any form or by any means, electrical or mechanical, including recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from DiabeticsTalk.com. The information contained in this channel is provided ‘as is’ without warranty of any kind. The entire risk as to the results and the performance of the information is assumed by the user, and in no event shall Diabetics Talk be liable for any consequential, incidental, or direct damages suffered in the course of using the information in this channel.
