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What Are Skin Tags?
Severalskin changes can appear with diabetes.
Signs of Diabetes on the Skin
Diabetes has been linked to a number of skin issues.
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Below is a list of the most common skin conditions and their prevalence in people with diabetes.
Special precautions may be required if the skin tag is particularly large or in a difficult-to-treat location.
If you have skin tagsespecially many of themtalk to your healthcare provider about screening you for conditions like diabetes.
However, there is a chance that a condition like diabetes can trigger these growths.
Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk for diabetes if you have skin tags.
Uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes can lead to serious side effects and complications that can be preventable if caught early.
Diabetes can cause several changes to your skin.
Aside from skin tags, this can include things like dryness, itchiness, and color or texture changes.
The first step to treating dry skin or other skin problems from diabetes is to control your blood sugar.
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