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Diabetes and skin complications: Have you experienced this?
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@Courtney_J Thank for you this information! I knew that diabetes could cause foot issues and make wound healing difficult, but I didn't know that there were so many skin conditions! Just took a look at my legs and it looks like I may have a spot of diabetic dermopathy two... Good to know that it's not harmful.
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I have been on a diet of soup and salads, smoothies also plenty of water and oranges and bananas.
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Hello everyone,
How are you today?
Diabetes can affect every part of the body, but did you know it can also affect your skin? In fact, skin issues are commonly the first sign that a person has diabetes!
Though many skin conditions can happen to anyone, some may occur in people with diabetes more frequently, including bacteria and fungal infections and itching. There are even skin issues that occur almost explusively in diabetes patients like necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, diabetic dermopathy, digital sclerosis, acanthosis nigricans and eruptive xanthomatosis.
Let's take a look at some of these skin conditions:
For a more complete list of conditions with photos, the American Academy of Dermatology Association has put together a helpful guide.
If you notice any of these signs, it is important to contact your doctor!
Have you experienced any of these diabetes-related skin conditions? What do you do to take care of your skin?
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Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences here!
Take care,
Courtney