Doctor Explains 13 Skin Signs of Diabetes - Never Ignore These Symptoms (High Sugar)

In this video we look a 13 Skin signs linked with diabetes and high sugar levels:
1) Necrobiosis Lipoidica
This is called Necrobiosis Lipoidica - it's an uncommon inflammatory condition that usually
The condition is most commonly seen in people with diabetes (both type 1 or type 2).
We don’t really know the cause, some theories suggest it could be damage to areas
that give the skin its strength - your collagen fibers.
Some think this is due to changes in the small blood vessels of the skin.
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2)Dark Skin Patches (Acanthosis Negricans)
The reason why it happens isn’t clear cut but it is thought to be linked with insulin resistance.
This is why it can occur if we are overweight or obese. But is also linked with diabetes and some metabolic disorders - like Polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acantho...

3) Granuloma Annulare
It is thought that the process behind why it appears is most likely due to inflammation. It can be linked with a few conditions, including - diabetes, autoimmune thyroiditis, hyperlipidemia and very rarely, some forms of cancer.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/granulo...

4) Xanthelasma
This happens when your body collects extra cholesterol around your eyes.

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5) Eruptive Xanthomatosis)
If you develop a break out of small reddish-yellow bumps across your body - this CAN BE a sign of underlying metabolic disease. The skin eruptions are usually non-tender but in some cases cause may be itchy, but the good news is they’re not contagious.

https://www.healthline.com/health/eru...

6) Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Its characterized by waxy skin-thickening over the palm of the hand which restricts mobility, particularly affecting the extension of the MCPs and PIP joints

7) Foot Ulcers
Diabetics can have poor circulation and high sugar levels, which can slow down the healing process and make you more prone to infections. Getting wounds infected can prolong the amount of time it takes to heal.

8) Skin tags
Some people can get these as a result of diabetes. The reason isn’t fully understood but its likely a number of factors including insulin resistance, obesity, and hormonal changes
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/skin-...

9) Diabetic Dermopathy
Diabetic dermopathy is it's thought to be related to damage to the small blood vessels that supply the skin. Poor blood circulation and changes in the structure of the skin may contribute to the development of these patches.

https://diabetes.co.in/what-is-diabet...

10) Dry itchy skin
But itchy skin can result from dry skin or poor circulation, both of which are more likely when you have diabetes.

11) Fungal infection
When we are diabetic and have high sugar levels - this can encourage the growth of fungal infections.

12)Bacteria infection
Similar to fungal infections - bacterial infections are also more common in diabetics. Other skin infections like impetigo and folloculitis are also more common.

13) Blisters
They can develop if there has been some friction to the skin and due to neuropathy you may not have felt the discomfort

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