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What Your Patient’s Skin May Be Telling You About Their Diabetes Risk

Healthcare provider examining a patient with visible diabetes skin manifestations, including acanthosis nigricans, diabetic dermopathy, and other dermatologic signs associated with diabetes risk and insulin resistance.

The skin is often described as a window into overall health, and in patients with diabetes or prediabetes, it may provide some of the earliest visible signs of underlying metabolic dysfunction. While laboratory testing remains the cornerstone of diabetes diagnosis, clinicians who recognize key skin manifestations of diabetes can identify …

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