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6 Skin Signs That May Reveal You Have Diabetes
health| 14 November, 2024 - 11:42 PM
Diabetes is a serious medical condition in which the levels of glucose in the body are high. The disease is classified into two main types, type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and kills the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. This type of diabetes generally develops in childhood.
The second type is the most common, in which the body produces little insulin, which may not play its role in absorbing glucose from the body's cells. This condition generally develops with age and is linked to lifestyle.
It is important to know how diabetes can appear in the body, as individuals often suffer from this chronic condition without showing early symptoms.
Studies have shown that skin problems are often the first visible sign of diabetes.
Pharmacist Bruce Green said that the skin of a diabetic may look similar to the skin of an elderly person.
He explained that the process of skin change is a process called glycation, which is a non-enzymatic process responsible for many of the major and minor vascular complications in diabetes, and has a role in some diseases of aging.
He pointed out that skin problems are more common among diabetics due to poor blood circulation and loss of sensitivity in the nerves.
Greene revealed six major skin warning signs you should be aware of:
1. Yellow or brown spots or bumps
2. A dark area of skin that feels velvety, especially around the neck and armpits.
3. Thick, hard skin patches, especially on the fingers and toes
4. Sudden appearance of pimples
5. Skin spots – small, barely noticeable depressions on the skin
6. Dry, itchy skin, especially on the arms, legs, elbows, and feet.
However, these are not the only symptoms you should be aware of, as the main symptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, or urinating more than usual, especially at night.
Extreme fatigue throughout the day, unintentional weight loss, itching around the genitals, recurrent bouts of fungal infections, and vision changes are also major warning symptoms of the disease.
Source: The Sun
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