A Skin Symptom May Be a Sign of Diabetes

A Skin Symptom May Be a Sign of Diabetes
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that results in brown or black patches on the skin, especially in skin folds. Shutterstock
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Dirty patches on the skin? Be careful, as it may be a sign of diabetes.
Look at your body, especially in the folds of your skin, for brown or black patches that feel rough or even smell bad. This embarrassing condition often mistaken for ‘poor hygiene’ is actually acanthosis nigricans.
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