12 Weird Diabetes Skin Problems You Need To Know

Here are 12 weird diabetes skin problems you should know about:

– 1. Acanthosis Nigricans: Dark, velvety patches on skin folds, often indicating insulin resistance or prediabetes. These patches can appear on the neck, armpits, groin, or elbows and may be itchy.

– 2. Diabetic Dermopathy (Shin Spots): Light brown, scaly patches on shins, often harmless but can indicate underlying blood vessel changes due to diabetes.

– 3. Eruptive Xanthomatosis: Small, yellowish bumps surrounded by red halos, typically appearing on thighs, buttocks, or elbows, indicating high triglyceride levels.

– 4. Diabetic Blisters (Bullosis Diabeticorum): Rare, painless blisters on hands, feet, or legs, often associated with uncontrolled diabetes.