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Slow Healing
A small cut that takes weeks to heal? A persistent infection? Diabetes can impair blood circulation and weaken the immune system, delaying wound healing.
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Itchy, Dry Skin
Excess blood sugar can strip your skin of its natural moisture, leading to dryness, itching, and discomfort.
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Dark patches on the skin
Have you noticed darker, thicker areas of skin, particularly on the neck, armpits, or groin? This condition, called acanthosis nigricans, may be a sign of insulin resistance.
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