Diabetes

Source: American Academy of Dermatology Association

Diabetes can affect many parts of your body, including your skin. When diabetes affects the skin, it’s often a sign that your blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high. This could mean that:

• You have undiagnosed diabetes or pre-diabetes
• Your treatment for diabetes needs to be adjusted

If you notice any of the following warning signs on your skin, it’s time to talk with your doctor.

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Source: WebMD

Researchers found there were 8.6 million more cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018 than in 1990 because of poor diet. Overall, diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

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Source: Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.

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