Is Your Skin Warning You About Diabetes?

Diabetes is a lifelong disorder in which the body’s glucose levels are beyond average (high blood sugar). The disease affects many parts of the body simultaneously, and the most clear symptoms manifest on the surface of the skin.

If you notice any of these warning signs, it is time to talk with a healthcare provider.

1. Bacterial Infections

Everyone is prone to bacterial skin infections, but they are more common in people with diabetes. Fungal infections, eyelid styes, boils, and carbuncles are only some of the many infections affecting the skin of diabetics. In most cases, the surrounding …read more