Name: 10 Weird SKIN SIGNS of DIABETES
Uploaded: 2023-09-03T00:57:00+00:00
Duration: 12 min 9 s
Description: 10 weird skin signs of diabetes and prediabetes to be aware of. Diabetes is a condition where your body cannot control it's blood sugars properly, because of insulin resistance in your cells. This cau

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10 weird skin signs of diabetes and prediabetes to be aware of.

Diabetes is a condition where your body cannot control it's blood sugars properly, because of insulin resistance in your cells.

This causes some abnormal changes in the body, especially the skin as the high blood sugars cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves.

In this video we explore the 10 signs and symptoms of diabetes that occur on the skin to watch out for that may indicate insulin resistance. By noticing these signs early on, you may begin to make lifestyle changes which help to reverse insulin resistance and control your blood sugars.

Skin symptoms of diabetes/prediabetes include:
1. Dark Skin Patches (Acanthosis Nigricans)
2. Skin Tags (Acrochordons)
3. Tingling Feet (Neuropathy)
4. Fungal Toenail (Onychomycosis)
5. Bed Sores (Ulcer)
6. Hard Skin On Fingers (Digital Sclerosis)
7. Fingers Pulled Forward (Dupuyren's Contracture)
8. Shin Spots (Diabetic Dermopathy)
9. Skin Bumps (Eruptive Xanthomatosis)
10. Puffy Eyelids (Periorbital Edema)