Diabetes: Warning signs of high blood sugar that appear on skin
2 years, 1 month ago

Diabetes: Warning signs of high blood sugar that appear on skin

Hindustan Times  

With each passing day, each one of us is more at risk of diabetes than a couple of years back. Apart from the usual symptoms like frequent urination, feeling very hungry, feeling thirsty, losing weight, numb hands or feet there are several signs that one can spot in skin. Dr. Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics opens up about diabetic skin conditions and their common symptoms that one should be aware of: 1. LIGHT BROWN, SCALY PATCHES Diabetic dermopathy appears as light brown, scaly patches on the skin that are barely noticeable and often mistaken as sun spots. NECROBIOSIS LIPOIDICA DIABETICORUM This skin condition first starts to appear as dull, red and raised area and look similar to those in dermopathy, but they are bigger and deeper and spaced apart.

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Diabetes doesn’t hide skin issues
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Diabetes doesn’t hide skin issues

New Indian Express  

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How to identify liver problem in people with diabetes without a doctor
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How to identify liver problem in people with diabetes without a doctor

India Today  

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1 year, 7 months ago

How diabetes can affect your skin; 13 symptoms to watch out for

Hindustan Times  

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First Visible Warning Signs of Diabetes? Skin Issues
2 years, 1 month ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 1 month ago

10 Diabetic Skin Conditions And Their Symptom That You Need To Know

News 18  

Do you know diabetes can have an adverse effect on the skin as well? Itching Itching is said to be the most common skin problem affecting diabetes patients, which as per the doctor occurs due to dry skin, poor circulation of blood, and infections. Dark skin People suffering from diabetes are likely to develop a skin condition namely Acanthosis Nigricans …

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