I found this video to most instructive. I don't have diabetes, but your suggestion about blisters rang a bell. I am an avid power walker. I get blisters, especially if I haven't been out for a period of time. Blisters hurt. Popping a blister without tearing off the outer skin relieves the pressure and keeps the wound mostly secure. Never "popping" a blister with something like a nick with fingernail clippers, isn't necessarily great advice. I've never had a problem with this approach and I'm willing to bet most people haven't either. Caution, in the extreme, is caution gone too far. What you end up with in this situation, is probably great callouses.
should review my case mine is special i had kidney failure with a1c of 5.3 was eating all low carb food.... since then i have blown up in weight and hard to even control my Bg levels my kidney doctor is trying to find me a special like you. now i have been told i may have a rare problem where my body doesnt flush out Oxalates. At a lost on what to eat now!
Thanks Doc. Super informative. Suggestion: please show how these skin problems look on brown skin as well. All skin problems present with different colors on brown skin and look different but almost all of your images were on light skin ppl. Please show both so we know how it might look on all of us. Thank you.
Type II diabetics experiencing the thirst and vicious circle of drinking water and going to the bathroom will often deplete their B vitamins. Taking regular supplements of B vitamins (they work together), Vitamin E, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Gamma lipoic acid will help your body metabolize the sugars present in your diet (even if you are eating low carb). One of the symptoms of low B6 or low B7 is the pins and needles tingling in the fingers which is common to type II diabetes mellitus. I found this out by reading books, my doctor didn't mention it. Some of the natural forms of B vitamins include Bee pollen, leafy green vegetables. Some of these vegetables can be high in oxalates so best to pick some with low levels of oxalates because you're already putting your kidneys under a lot of stress if you're in the frequent urination circle. Diabetes is a disease of inflammation so eating foods rich in antioxidants that fight inflammation can help. They also provide fiber that feed your gut bacteria. This type of food is usually plant-base and isn't found in boxes. One hormone which contributes to the release of glucose in the blood stream is cortisol, the stress hormone. Best to avoid people who stress you out, Yoga may be an option to reduce stress levels. Avoid arguing with dumb people on social media, take a walk instead.
B12 important for diabetics but vit B tablets are not biologically available to the body, which us why those with pernicious anaemia have B12 injections. Only biologically available B12 tablets is methylcobalamine.
This video is a sign from above I need to pull my head in and start taking care of myself... I'm 27 and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since I was 12 weighing in at a whooping 120kgs I lost over 40kgs when I turned 16 over about 2 years. Up until 2 years ago I managed to stay under 100kgs, until I got back together with my partner. I've slowly gotten lazy again n gained all my weight back I'm currently about 112kgs and NEARLY EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE SKIN ISSUES are reappearing slowly again. Thanks Dr for giving me a massive wake up call I don't wanna surcome to my diabetes and teach my daughter that this life is normal as I grew up thinking it was...
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Thank you for this info..I have these problems and my doctor nor the skin clinic here know what to do for it..I wish I could have u for my doctor!! I will be looking for better ones ..thank u again for all your videos!! I have pre diabetes..
I've been suffering with skin rash but I've never been tested for diabetes. I stumbled on your video and now I'm convinced I have diabetes. I'm going to my doctor asap! Thank you Doc. You probably saved my life!
1 skin patches 2 dark patches in creases 3 tight waxy thickened skin on hands upper back 4 blisters not painful 5 infections in general especially on skin nail and scalp 6 wounds ulcers 7 shin spots 8 small yellow pimple like lumps 9 raised red lumps 10 dry itchy skin 11 scaley skin around eyes 12 skin tags especially eyes arm pits
My parents and sister had diabetes...the skin conditions mentioned manifested to them before they passed...my sister even had her right leg amputated due to a wound in her big toe that got infected that led to her amputation. Diabetes runs in my family from both sides (mom and dad)... thats why im very much careful with carb and sugar intake...
Thank you so much for all the cool information! My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago when he was just not feeling himself for a couple months and ended up in the ER with his blood sugar at 832! They said he was lucky to be conscious and alive! We knew nothing about diabetes. He’s 56 now and is much better at managing his diabetes but he has a bad habit of skipping meals and/or meds so I am learning as much as possible about the disease so I can stay informed and help him as much as possible. I have learned how to cook healthy food and have lots of diabetic recipe books and get a lot of recipes from RUclips as well. So glad I found your channel! I am definitely going to subscribe. Diabetes is on both sides of my family in almost all of my relatives on my dad’s side and about half on my mom’s side. I am 45 and don’t have diabetes so far, however, 8 years ago during my last pregnancy, I did develop Gestational Diabetes with our daughter but thankfully it went away shortly after her birth. I look forward to learning more from your channel! Have a beautiful rest of your day! :-)
Not sure most ppl understand Gestational diabetes.. and how it works..nor how it/what it affects in a new born infant.. Gestational diabetes is basically insulin resistance due to pregnancy hormones.. which is why it goes away after giving birth-- and why when that occurs varies from person to person based on how/when their hormone levels return to "normal" or pre pregnancy levels. Typically the ONLY affect it has on newborn babies is shortly after birth-- depending on the mother's situation.. where an infant may (or may not) experience temporary or intermittent hypoglycemia/low blood sugars.. until their body self adjusts, & acclimates to being out of the womb. Same thing that happens to Babies or type 1 & type 2 mom"s... unless the infant has a genetic predisposition (NOT just a family history, but actual genetic markers in their DNA), then the "affects" of Gestational diabetes (or ANY type of diabetes really)is temporary, limited, & doesn't last. Saying "watch your kid".. isn't necessarily an accurate statement. While ALL types of diabetics are based in/start with our DNA/genetics. What triggers the body, even w/in families-- is different, & not everyone will have the same thing happen to them in the same/similar situations (i.e. pregnancy). Thus why ppl don't understand how a child can be diagnosed type 1 diabetic with no parent who is diabetic.. because family medical history and DNA/genetics of medical conditions, being predisposed to a medical condition & what will trigger it in your individual body..are 2 VERY different things. Just because you had Gestational doesn't mean a child will, or that they will have any other form of diabetes. Just depends on the person's own body & what triggers it.
@@kimberlybargas5920 Thanks. I just don't want other kids to experience what my son went through. All the Drs and nurses told us that the ER is how most parents discover that their child is diabetic. But looking back before I feel like I should have known. Know the signs and get your child checked out before it reaches DKA stage. Videos on that would probably be helpful.
The doctor told me I would be diabetic in 10 years when I had gestational diabetes and it was exactly 10 years whenni got diagnosed so change your diet now bcuz diabetes is the worse.
My father was diabetic and in a nursing home when he developed a lesion on his foot. It was exactly as you described. In a brief period of time, he needed his foot amputated. After the surgery, I found out they went all the way above the knee for the amputation. He was wheel-chair bound before and would not have been able to check for sores himself. Make sure your loved ones are being checked frequently when they can not do it themselves.
I was well on my way to being diabetic but I started watching my diet and made changes and my a1c went from 7.2 to 6.1 and I can tell such a difference in how I feel and Lost 29 pounds also
Thanks Doc. I had pre-diabetes early this year. I came across Dr. Berg's videos. On Intermittent Fasting. Being in the Philippines, Rice is life. We eat it in the morning, lunch and dinner. And, we love softdrinks. I have to rewire my body thru Intermittent fasting. I lost a total of 12Kilos and from 180 of sugar im not at 98. I have long ways to go, and I see most of the symptoms here. Thanks for this video as well.
I have a male friend that has type 2 diabetes and I have learned more from you than I have learned from all his diabetes drs over the years. I watch your videos to help my friend out. He gets the blisters on his knuckles and this just started about a year ago. He goes through hell with diabetic neuropathy pain in his feet. He sometimes sits and crys because it burns so bad on his feet. He says it feels Iike someone is burning his feet with a fist full of lit cigars. His hands and feet also have numbness in them. He has diabetic gastroparisis in his stomach, and he gets sick at his stomach and throws up from the gastroparisis. It's really sad to watch him suffer so much. He's such a good person and he doesn't deserve to suffer like that. I wish I could do more for him to help him. Thank you so much for all your amazing videos. You have no idea how much you are helping diabetics get better control of their diabetes. God Bless you and may the Lord keep you safe and healthy for many many years to come.
I learned quite a bit about Diabetes. I’m type 2 diabetic. One of the pictures you showed of blister type, red raised bumps I have on my left lower leg. It is either hot or cold but it stays red. Thank you for letting me know exactly what it is. Very informative video for diabetic neuropathy
Once again helpful information that explains the 'why' of what was bothering my skin. Great information, thanks for being so generous with all your knowledge, it really helps those of us struggling with this condition. Thank you.
I’m a type two diabetic and I’ve only had the black ring around my neck when I first got diagnosed and that was when I was about 12 or 13 years old. I take a once a day injection of Victoza and 1000 milligrams of ER Metformin twice a day . My blood sugars have gone from over 300 to normal range and my A1C went down from a 12.2 to a 6.9 in just over 3 months. Sadly I already have diabetic retinopathy in my right eye. Diabetes isn’t something to take lightly like I used to when I was younger.
I'm a diabetic, and I had an issue of pimples at the back of my nape. They have been around for months. They just refuse to completely go away, getting better and getting worse from time to time. A few months ago these pimples developed into a carbuncle where I had fever, chills and general unwellness.and I have to had surgery to surgically remove the infected flesh and all surrounding necrotic tissue. It was a hole bigger than a golf ball. Was hospitalized and spent a few days in a High dependency ward had a few IV lines running around including having antibiotic administered via IV. The post surgery wound took about 3 months + to close up and heal. It will be awesome if you can help explain and elaborate what are carbuncles and how do they form and caused by
I have had a rash that comes and goes for many years throughout my body. I manage it with apple cider. I drink it (2tbs in a bottle of water) and I apply it topically with a cotton ball (diluted). It takes a couple of days to notice a difference. It really helps stop the itching. Hope this helps. I'm not a Dr.
Yes me too! I get itchy patches and it drives me crazy especially at night when I want to sleep. I went to doctor and also a dermatologist and they didn’t know what this rash is!!! And if I scratch my rash will spread! I’m gonna try the apple cider vinegar like u and see if it works for me!
I had a type of rash similar to #9 but not as severe. The rashes completely went away when I drastically cut gluten out of my diet. Great video, I’ll be on the lookout for these symptoms.
I removed all gluten and my doc put me on a no histamine diet which helped the skin issues even more. I know that some skin issues, like skin tags, the darker pigmentation, and growths around the eyes are definitely related to insulin issues. This was interesting. I dropped my carbs and the skin tags and darker patches went away. However, the rushes didn’t go away until I went no histamine.
When I was in high school and college, I had a rash on the crease of my elbows. After years of dealing with it, I briefly had given up gluten and they disappeared. They never came back even when I added gluten back in so I’m not sure if it was a coincidence or if the rash was caused by gluten. I also have dry skin patches and am not sure if they could be caused by gluten as well or not (or possibly too much added sugar?). It seemed to clear up earlier in the year when I went on a low fodmap diet. And came back when I added gluten and added sugar back in. I recently have started trying to go gluten free again. I have some minor chronic digestive issues and have low iron without anemia (for at least three years now, along with mildly elevated WBC and platelets) as well.
I developed a knobby knuckle on my small finger many years ago. I thought it was a form of Arthritis. I discovered that it is a sign of Diabetes type 2 while watching you today. Thanks
I have a cluster of skin tags on my left thigh that gradually gets a little bigger. Had it checked and was told to do nothing. My glucose numbers are stable. A1C last checked was 9.4. Goal is to get it down between 6.5 and 7.2. Thanks for your channel.
Ask your doctor to check your insulin response. Bc u can be prediabetic for years and not know it. HIGH inclusion LOWERS sugar to normal level, so sugar levels r not a good indication of anything basically. When sugar is high, it's already too late to reverse anything. Bc u can reverse prediabetic state with Intermitent Fasting and low carb diet (like I did ;D Good luck 🌸
It's likely related to diabetes. I have pcos and now been diagnosed with diabetes. Getting more skin troubles than ever in the past. Started medication and watching diet
Excellent video. I've had skin tags for years and no Dr has ever told me it was due to diabetes. One thing that I've had also was thrush in my mouth under my tongue. My dentist noticed it. My PCP told me to take probiotic min. of 30 billion. It worked. I stopped probiotic in prep for a colonoscopy and never restarted it. Thrush has returned a bit so I'm back on probiotic.
I've had several of these issues over the years. I'm pre-diabetic. None of my doctors ever told me it might be from the pre diabetes. No solutions or treatments were ever advised or provided. Some of the photos are identical to skin issues I've had or have. Thank you for this very helpful video!
Very informative. I've had diabetes for 23 years and happy to say I don't have any of these conditions but I will keep this in the back of my mind if I get any of these.
I had skin tags and AN for years (20 years), never knew it’s link to high blood sugar and high insulin level. Blood glucose test won’t show the problem for many years, ask for insulin test is much more telling. It can take years for insulin resistant to develop and diabetes to finally be diagnosed. Went on Keto (below 20g of carbs excluding fiber from green leafy veggies) and my AN lighten up a whole lot after just two months, no longer diabetic after three months. Got skin tags removed and they didn’t grow back so far, it’s been four years, no more problem with blood sugar and metabolic syndromes, no medication needed. Wish I knew it years ago. If I start eating bad again, sure the AN get little darker after three weeks of fast food or high carbs, it’s no joke. When I went keto four years ago, my family thought I’m crazy, my doctor said I shouldn’t and she pass my case to a newer doctor because she’s afraid I’m killing myself lol, some friends got detached because I stopped eating out with them and they think I’m eating things that I shouldn’t like eggs, bacon, meat, fatty lard and butter. But I got myself back at last, best decision ever! I got my mom on keto as well :)
You're the best, I have been to so many dermatologists and they cannot do anything for me,but after watching your video I understand the problem on my skin. Thank you so much. Keep up the great work for people like us.
I have had many skin tags, and have had them removed by my dermatologist. He has never mentioned that this could be related to high blood sugar, so I had no clue! Very recently, my internal medicine doctor has diagnosed me with diabetes. This explains a lot, and I wish I could have been aware of it sooner, while still in a prediabetic state. Perhaps I could have prevented it from progressing! Thanks for pointing these things out.
This made me wonder because I have hypothyroidism and I was told by a dermatologist that I have dermatitis keratosis. She also said, if anything changes can be related to colon cancer which I’ve already been cleared and have healthy colon. But I really what’s up with keratosis. Hmm 🤔
I figured it out for myself but reading patients' posts on the People's Pharmacy (free) in an email. We cannot depend on our doctors. unfortunately. I have gone through about 6 endocrinologists over the years. I was seeing the endocrinologists because of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. You can always reverse this when you change your diet. Don't look to your docs for diet advice. See Dr. Ken Berry on RUclips. Also, follow Dr. Richard Bernstein on RUclips or read his book.
As someone who has suffered from skin issues like eczema and psoriasis since infancy, the dry skin issue was something that flew under my radar as I became insulin resistant. I simply thought that my skin conditions was simply getting worse as I got older (as is very common with eczema etc).
@Sanju Deep Yeah. I'm type II diabetic. It wasn't until after I was diagnosed and started reading up on it that I realised that some of my symptoms that I thought was due to my eczema is also prevalent with diabetes. And if you think about, diabetes causing my skin to be drier would exacerbate my eczema anyway. See if you can get your docs to test you for it anyway. Remind them that eczema and diabetes are not mutually exclusive - you can have both. It really irritates me when docs don't investigate properly because they excuse symptoms on another issue. I had an uncle who ended up dying from liver cancer because the docs dismissed his worsening pain in his side as deferred pain from an old horseriding injury (broke his leg near the hip socket). By the time they took him seriously enough to run some tests (after years of him repeatedly asking them about it), it was too late for them to do anything. He died less than 3 months later. Moral of the story - don't let doctors dismiss you. If you think there's something not right demand that they do their due diligence instead of fobbing it off on another issue and doing nothing. Testing for insulin resistance/diabetes is pretty standard fare anyway. It's not like you're asking them them to do something obscure and difficult and/or costly.
I thought my dry itchy skin was from my liver; (ie. NASH or hepatitis). It went away immediately after I got my blood glucose under control. The very first thing I noticed, within a week or so of lowering my blood glucose, was how soft my skin had become. My forearms and thighs had been like sandpaper, now they feel like satin. I don't even have to use moisturizer. Yay!
@Sanju Deep Well, when my A1C was 17, my doc put me on metformin. I cut out all sugar and refined carbs. A few days later I went to the hospital because my BG was so high it didn't register on my meter, over 600. They put me on insulin. I started watching keto videos and drastically changed my diet, limiting carbs to less than 50 gms/day. Within a week I got off insulin, within a month I was off metformin. I learned a lot more, from SugarMD and a couple of other doctor's videos, and 3 months later my A1C was 6. A couple of months after that it was down to 5.6. I think I can get in down below 5 with practice. I watch diabetes videos and ignore the dietician who told me I should take insulin so I could eat the recommended 160 gms of carbs a day. (Now I need to find out if my lipids are high; they skyrocketed when my BG was high, then went back to normal with lower BG and a month of statins. I stopped taking statins, but I am eating more fat than I used to so I need to make sure it's OK.) You can do it! I was a vegetarian once upon a time, now I eat meat, (no more beans), but also a lot of low-glycemic index vegetables, and some berries and I drink a lot of avocado-kale shakes. I eat hardly any grains, although I do put butter on a couple of whole wheat saltine crackers if I'm hungry after meals. I limit my eating from about noon to 8pm. I'm hardly ever hungry and I don't cheat much. I love sweets, but only erythritol and stevia. My peripheral neuropathy keeps me on track. I do not like da agony of da feet. Hope that helps! Sorry this was so long. I could go on a lot longer.
Thanks Doctor for the info on diabetic skin. I had it before rashes, itchy and dry skin due to aging. I’m glad after see Doctor and the blood test my sugar level are normal but itchy and dry are due to enzema skin that now I’m treated and well. I have to take care my diet food no more process food but to eat pure food. Home cook the best one and being active by doing my walking everyday. Thank god I’m good at age 55 this year 2022.
Thanks Doc! I had blisters and itchy dry skin before but I just ignored it because I thought I'm just allergic with the lotion that I was using until I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2. Now I understand that I got to watch your video.
During a hospital stay for depression I asked that the tiny blisters on my legs be addressed. A dermatoligist took a look. Then the head of dermatology and other doctors. They had no clue, no ideas. I was astonished by their lack of knowledge. So no help. After 20 years of searching for answers I finally figured it out. I am grateful for the information you shared. Perhaps you can share with others in your medical field.
@freddynunez1658, you're welcome 😊 and thank you for the kind words! Feel free to browse my channel for more videos that you might like and don’t forget to share this content so that we can reach and help more people. Visit sugarmds.com for our free diabetes and diet e-books and audiobooks.
Hi, Dr. Thanks for being here. I have outbreaks of those pimples on my bottom. From out of no where they just show up. Also, I have these weird cuts, like paper cuts, that are itchy that show up on different places on my body.
This is extremely useful information. In my case, I had a very severe irritation on my private part that was not going away, nor did I understand why it was happening. It finally got to the point where I did see my doctor and it was recognized that I may indeed have a diabetic issue due to the chemical shift in my urine (i’m not sure if this can happen to women, but I assume so). The medicine/cream they gave me worked well and my blood test immediately came back and confirmed extremely high sugar levels. In hindsight, I wish I understood the possible symptoms and implications that are mentioned in this very helpful video. If I had known, I could’ve noticed several of these which may have helped me understood what my body was going through earlier, as opposed to finding out the hard way. In any event I am very grateful my doctor recognized it and was able to help me on a path towards managing my diabetes. I share the same sentiment as everybody already commenting, please keep the knowledge transfer and great information coming our way. It really does help!
@@SugarMDs I love 💘 my endocrinologist (he actually listens) but he's NEVER told me this. From nursing school I learned about poor wound healing/circulation, prone to infection, and being tired, but not the other Sx.
At first I wasn’t sure if this podcast was going to be useful all I have to say now is thankyou for putting this out to the public . I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been to doctors about my skin only to be given a cortisone treatment. I know now it is my diet - which I kind of knew but didn’t want it to be so obvious. Now I have to make changes. Thankyou again
I’m a 70 yo, uncontrolled, female, type II diabetic that has adrenal insufficiency. Diagnosed with both about three years ago, (AFib, CAD, more) If I weren’t a retired RN, I’d need much more assistance due to my diseases and meds fighting one another. I’m glad I ran across you today. I’ve ahead skin sensitivities and allergies, so I’m aware of reactions plus my family history is full of diabetes. These last 5 yrs rashes have taken me to the ER! Infectious disease investigators were called. You’ve helped me 🆔 5-7 of them today of what were present at the same time. 🤦♀️. Thank YOU!😊
Thank you very informative. I didn’t know what was going on with my skin because I’m 63 and it had always been so smooth soft and silky. I had really begun to become depressed about it. Thank you again. Understanding what it may be really helps.
I have noticed some of these on some of my family members. I didn't have a clue what these areas indicated. We are thankful for all your knowledge and concerns. God bless.
Thanks a lot for your informative videos on the management of diabetes. For the past two weeks my skin has been very itchy. When I scratch too much it leaves blisters. Please what can I take to stop this itching? It's all over my body and becomes unbearable sometimes. Please help me. I noticed that my sugar has been poorly managed off late and there are days when it's low and days when it spikes.
I have type 1 diabetes and struggle a lot with low sugar levels since my job requires moderate or hard physical work. What can I do so I don’t have to worry about going into those frequent episodes????
I’ve been experiencing several of these. Unfortunately most of the drs I’ve seen in the last 4 yrs have told me I’m not diabetic. I was diagnosed 20 yrs ago up till a week ago I was not on any meds. Now I’m on insulin at night. I have fought so hard and fired dr after dr that told me I wasn’t diabetic. Now I all my efforts are null because there wasn’t a record of my diabetes, why? Because they don’t keep records after 7 yrs. I’ve said all along I am diabetic so now I have to take insulin because no one would listen. I thank God I finally got to see the one person that is still alive that knew I had diabetes. She is taking care of me . Finally after all these yrs .
Great knowing about these things. I have a yeast infectection around the breast area and it clears up, but weeks later it comes back-guessing that is when the sugar level goes up.
Hope this helps people, I had eruptive xanthomas back in May 2021 but didn't know that's what it was at the time. I went to urgent care to find out what it was but she didn't know and put me on amoxicilin. By the end of June it had spread everywhere and I had to call 911 during a heatwave because I was dizzy and about to pass out. Woke up 8 days later and spent 17 days in the hospital with pancreatitis I wasn't expected to survive. Hypertriglyceridemia as well. Triglycerides over 4000, blood sugar of 484. Today I've lost 45 pounds and my 90 day blood sugar average is 130 👍
@@lady4191 I already had the xanthomas when I got the jab. I was actually surprised they didn't ask me about them or resist when I got my first vax shot because I looked like I had chicken pox all over my arm.
@@MattKeller You must have not had a primary care physician at that time? A simple blood test would have diagnosed you with diabetes! Good Grief, you must have had high blood sugar AND been in a totally crappy physical state of health for a longgg period of time!? You are lucky you survived and surely you lead a healthier life-style now??🤔
#8. I experienced this on my elbow. ( my left mostly) But couldn't for the life of me figure out what was happening. Thank you for your timely explaination!
I'm diabetic, going into third year diagnosis, since diagnosed medicine has relieved alot of pain, my symptoms was headache n bathroom use every half an hour , extreme thirst .. so glad I figured it out. I worry cuz I get bruises, sores take a bit to heal now
Wow, I have had blisters just above my ankles over & over. Even the ointments the Dermatologist had me use didn't work. My Primary Care provider put me on Rybelsus about 9 months ago & no more blisters. However, they are still healing. I also have been using Cerave' about the same amount of time & it's wonderful. But now I have a cabinet full of lotions that are ineffective for my dry, itchy skin. Thank you for all your videos. I'm a follower for sure.
I have been on Rybelsus. The cost is prohibitive for me. One month runs about $670. The doctor has filled out paperwork for help from the maker. I personally think it’s criminal how they charge for medication
Doc, very informative and clear to understand. You are a Doc, a dietitian, a counselor, and a mind reader. When do you have the time to practice and spend time with the family? God bless you.
@10:40 I had what I thought was ringworm on my upper left arm and treated it as such for 18 months before I saw my GP and she diagnosed Granuloma Annulare. This was 3 years before my T1 diagnosis. I have read there is a connection however tenuous, between diabetes and GA.
My son, at the time was 2 years old, when he began getting granuloma annulare. 1 spot went to around 60 within about a month. His pediatrician recognized it as GA & told me the only kids she had with it had juvenile diabetes. She immediately had me start checking his glucose...sure enough, his levels were high.
Watching this video has helped me. I'm getting those brown patches on my legs and it's taking months to go away it starts off as a little bump and it itches and then it starts other bumps. Thank you for presenting the video.
1. Redish, yellow or brown skin patches 2. Dark or brown velvety patches 3. Hard or thick skin 4. Blisters 5. Skin infections 6. Open wounds or sores 7. Brown spots on shins 8. Small redish or yellow lumps 9. Raised pimples or lumps 10. Dry, itchy skin 11. Scaly skin around eyes 12. Skin tags
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I'm so happy I found this channel. It boggles my mind that doctors don't connect skin conditions with other things. All the sudden I started getting psoriasis on my scalp, buttcrack and my knee. I keep asking if it's something to do with my diet, nobody wants to test skin sample or do blood work it is so bizarre. My nephew has also been diagnosed with eczema and something to do with his hands are really dry with lots of creases all they do is give some type of steroid cream and nothing works. Watching this video I am in complete shock I feel that my nephew 100% has diabetes or prediabetes. He has the brown velvety skin, dry itchy skin, raised little bumps and patches which is one of my biggest fears getting diabetes it runs in my family and nobody is on a controlled diet I don't even know where to begin to stop drinking pop would be the first thing other than that I don't know how to go about changing our diet any suggestions?
Great information, however, I do have a question. If you have any of these symptoms while you are diabetic, and you then get your A1C under control, could these symptoms disappear?
Very interesting! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance a few months ago, I had consistently gained weight over several years after finishing menopause. Also increasing skin tags and yeast infections on my skin. Been seeing a dietitian and weight loss physician, on a strict anti-inflammatory and moderate carb diet. Also been taking Saxenda which is the same as victoza for type 2 diabetes. Saxenda is for weight loss. I am not diabetic now, but at one point I was pre-diabetic. I have lost over 20 lb in less than 3 months so far. My husband is a type 2 diabetic, and since he's been following long with me on eating better, his A1C has gone from almost 8 to 5.5 in just a few months. He also started experiencing a really bad rash on his face that seems to have improved along with the lower A1C.
Ketavore and IF diet has helped me to reverse my prediabetic state, I'm so glad that others are able to find health info at the right time too. Go girl!
@brendancreaven9452 You're welcome! Don’t forget to share this content so that we can reach and help more people. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please ask or visit sugarmds.com for more details. Also please check out my other video that you may be interested as well: ruclips.net/p/PLUEnZGri22FJWPXFSC1z8X02Z7UnS3glI
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I got skin tags around my neck and found out that I am diabetic type 2. Thank you so much dr. For the information I am already being treated for these conditions and taking medication❤
My neck area has always been very dark, and I even went to a dermatologist, but the dots were never connected until I was in my 30's. When finally diagnosed I tired diet and exercise but in my late 40's I started putting on weight. So now at 55 I'm taking metformin and it is helping and I'm working my way back to my rightful weight. The content you share on this channel is very informational and I have learned so much. Please keep it coming for its very much needed. I like how realistic you are when explaining things like net carbs and importance of fiber and not being so hard on ourselves. Not all doctors take the time to break things down and explain as you do...blessings.
Thank you for all of your educational videos. I learn so much about diabetes from you. You answer questions I don't even know to ask. I try to keep my blood sugar under control but it is battle that I have to fight everyday.
I would LOVE a similar video about the skin manifestations of Cushings Disease/Syndrome (I am pituitary source but regardless of source most symptoms are the same) would be amazing for awareness! 💜
Thank you doctor I tryed to tell my demotogist this and my arms had been inching real bad it took me 3 years to get a appointment and than she didnt even care she said they was just age spots deal with it your getting old put lotion on dry skin but it turned out I was a type 2 diabetic and was very sick no doctor has ever helped me until I meet nurse practitioner timothy gravel in woodbury ga he saved my life my son life my brothers life and my husband's life he is a real good christian caring young man only 32 years old and is awesome he really loves and cares for people and his patience I'm am truly thankful for God putting him in our paths and I have learned from you to sir God bless thank you keep on helping people that's all I ever do is take care of my family and people out of love
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Great information! Thankfully, I don't have these conditions! However I think being pro active regarding any type of health issues is a good disposition! Drs ate so busy, and patients of concern really need to know and present factually to the Dr what the concern is, and take care for ourselves! Thank You for going over this with us and sharing this information! I'm sure it is very helpful for many! Stay healthy, Yah Bless All!
Thank you for this information. I had type 2 diabetes in the past but lost weight and walk 4-5 miles per day to keep it under control without medication. But I like knowing the signs
I showed the light brown spots newly appearing on my shins, around ankles, and top of feet, but my doctor had no idea what it was. 🙄 Blood panel returned with 5.9 A1C. Bam! Needless to say, I’m on keto/carnivore diet to drop weight and improve my metabolic health. Goal is 5.2 A1C. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dr. Ergin thank you very much ,my Wife will want to see this ,i like the way your videos are just full of information that i can use, and the way you have put it all together , your no.1 in my book.
Hi Doc, I have learned a lot from your video 14:55 about the 12 skin signs of diabetic type 2. I noticed at least 3 of one skin as a pre-diabetic patient. Could these lesions look differently on dark and brown skin individuals. Yes or no can you address that topic sometime in future? Thanks
Thank you Doctor, the information was very helpful. I have type 2 diabetes however my doctor has not given me any of this information before, which is why I'm looking on the internet for help. Thank you.
I have these shin spots just few of them. Is there something i should take to eliminate them? Thank you Doctor for such informative video. God bless you.
My daughter is td1. She’s gets kinda similar brown spots every spring and summer then they disappear. When she first got the spots it was everywhere but her upper torso. Only a visiting dermatologist specialist was able to treat it. He treated as a rare ring worm(it worked). But due to her original endo retiring and the kiaser closing…we don’t have access to the medical records to see exactly what he diagnosed it as. I will ask her endo if it’s skin spots. Thank you for sharing
Many years before I was diagnosed, I had those velvety brown areas under my arms. I also had lots of skin tags…under my arms, and upper thighs. I had a whole bunch removed about 15 years ago. Do most doctors not realize these are warning signs? Some education back then may have delayed the onset of my type 2 diabetes.
I had skin tags over 10 years ago. I used too drink a lot of soda. My a1c was always in normal range. Definitely insulin resistance. I gave up soda. None of my doctors mentioned the skin tags.
Both me and my mother have skin tags. I removed mine using a product Tag Band which basically chokes the skin tag and it falls off. My mom did a similar thing with dental floss. But she developed diabetes around 70 and I developed diabetes at 62. Had I known back in my 40s when I started getting skin tags that this was an indicator, I probably would have taken precautions...Oh well...
My family spoke briefly about the skin tag thing, the velvety skin patches, etc. We realized it "must be genetic" but did NOT realize until later we were all pre-diabetic.
I covered my skin tag with a WATER-PROOF anti-bacterial Band-aid and WOW! The tag actually "withered up" and dropped off within a few weeks (approx. 4)! I think that I suffocated it or something. lol I know that I kept it COVERED, no air, no moisture for about a month. I initially did this because my clothing kept rubbing against the skin tag...and it was irritating me. So I thought I know...I'll completely cover it up with a water proof antibacterial Band-aid! It surprised me when I took that Band-aid off and the "dried up" Skin Tag fell off my skin when I removed the Band-aid. It NEVER grew back! I'm going to try this technique AGAIN to see if it was a fluke or a TRUE REMEDY for easy Skin Tag removal, i.e. without all of the costly, unpleasant, smelly remedies on today's market. *P.S. I would still suggest seeing a physician for Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes (Type 2) just incase this is the ROOT CAUSE of the SKIN TAG problem.
Thank you for sharing this information. I've been concerned about my husband's health, and I am unable to convince him to request tests for insulin resistance or pre-diabetes. His doctor appears to be eager to prescribe prescriptions for cholesterol and lipids. He has skin tags in his armpits, and is not inclined to discuss it with his doctor.
When showing these medical diagnosis it’s wise to also show the photo examples on POC as well…. Rashes, cuts etc looks different on different skin tones. Let’s see all examples!
My wife had 2 for a little while, she has dry scaly skin on her legs and feet for a long time, she also has a lot of skin tags and she was diagnosed with diabetes recently. Diabetes runs in her family and so far she keeps it under control with diet and a shot once a week.
Learned a lot! I’ve been trying to control my blood sugar for a few years with medication, blood checking and diet. Having an eating disorders makes it more difficult.
Thank you for sharing, Norma! We're so glad to hear that the video helped you gain more insight into managing your skin health with diabetes. It's always empowering to learn more about how to take care of ourselves, especially with conditions like this. If you have any further questions or experiences you'd like to share, feel free to engage with the community. We're all here to support each other!
I'm glad you made clear from the beginning that the video was for type 2 diabetics. As a type 1 diabetic, I find it really annoying to waste time learning about type 2 diabetes, when I want to learn about my own condition
It could also be Dermatitis Herpetiformis, caused by not being totally gluten free in Celiac Disease. The blister is exactly what I had for many years!
I'm pre-diabetic and Mom eats worse than I do Back in May, she developed those clear blisters that later filled with blood then almost black and hers hurt. Drs keep saying allergies. She's 96 and her kidneys are bad and blood in urine.
Yay, I've got none!! I don't know for sure, but I believe Keto has helped me avoid diabetes. Eating normally all the garbage I would consume, I'd be heading towards diabetes almost without a doubt.
I have diabetes. When I had those horrible skin problems on my legs (for years), nurses came every week and wrapped my legs when I developed a calf wound- they put ZINC soaked bandages on, then wrapped with long bandages. about 6 weeks later, when they removed the bandages, my skin was soft, pink, smooth and beautiful- like when I was young- all the bad things had disappeared! I started using ZINC cream on my arms (wrapping a bandage around because it's so messy) and the bad skin disappeared there as well- even all the lumps and bumps and hard white calluses- all gone! Now, if only I could find someone to put it on my back!
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I found this video to most instructive. I don't have diabetes, but your suggestion about blisters rang a bell. I am an avid power walker. I get blisters, especially if I haven't been out for a period of time. Blisters hurt. Popping a blister without tearing off the outer skin relieves the pressure and keeps the wound mostly secure. Never "popping" a blister with something like a nick with fingernail clippers, isn't necessarily great advice. I've never had a problem with this approach and I'm willing to bet most people haven't either. Caution, in the extreme, is caution gone too far. What you end up with in this situation, is probably great callouses.
I haven't seen one
should review my case mine is special i had kidney failure with a1c of 5.3 was eating all low carb food.... since then i have blown up in weight and hard to even control my Bg levels my kidney doctor is trying to find me a special like you. now i have been told i may have a rare problem where my body doesnt flush out Oxalates. At a lost on what to eat now!
I have a low pressure but they just say drink water.
Itching on tighs hand , legs , belly button & private part when dry leave white dots ...... is it diabetes my friend have ???
Thanks Doc. Super informative. Suggestion: please show how these skin problems look on brown skin as well. All skin problems present with different colors on brown skin and look different but almost all of your images were on light skin ppl. Please show both so we know how it might look on all of us. Thank you.
Thank you for the suggestion. We will put that in our bucket list for future videos.
They look the same you 🤡
@@Dhw997 no they wouldn’t 💀
@@Dhw997 Red and patchy does not look red and patchy on a darker skinned person. How is this not a given?
I agree. Thank you!
Type II diabetics experiencing the thirst and vicious circle of drinking water and going to the bathroom will often deplete their B vitamins. Taking regular supplements of B vitamins (they work together), Vitamin E, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Gamma lipoic acid will help your body metabolize the sugars present in your diet (even if you are eating low carb). One of the symptoms of low B6 or low B7 is the pins and needles tingling in the fingers which is common to type II diabetes mellitus. I found this out by reading books, my doctor didn't mention it.
Some of the natural forms of B vitamins include Bee pollen, leafy green vegetables. Some of these vegetables can be high in oxalates so best to pick some with low levels of oxalates because you're already putting your kidneys under a lot of stress if you're in the frequent urination circle. Diabetes is a disease of inflammation so eating foods rich in antioxidants that fight inflammation can help. They also provide fiber that feed your gut bacteria. This type of food is usually plant-base and isn't found in boxes.
One hormone which contributes to the release of glucose in the blood stream is cortisol, the stress hormone. Best to avoid people who stress you out, Yoga may be an option to reduce stress levels. Avoid arguing with dumb people on social media, take a walk instead.
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Thanks for sharing!
B12 important for diabetics but vit B tablets are not biologically available to the body, which us why those with pernicious anaemia have B12 injections. Only biologically available B12 tablets is methylcobalamine.
Thank you
You are telling the truth about stress. I know that's what caused my hormone imbalance and weight gain.
This video is a sign from above I need to pull my head in and start taking care of myself... I'm 27 and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes since I was 12 weighing in at a whooping 120kgs I lost over 40kgs when I turned 16 over about 2 years. Up until 2 years ago I managed to stay under 100kgs, until I got back together with my partner. I've slowly gotten lazy again n gained all my weight back I'm currently about 112kgs and NEARLY EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE SKIN ISSUES are reappearing slowly again.
Thanks Dr for giving me a massive wake up call I don't wanna surcome to my diabetes and teach my daughter that this life is normal as I grew up thinking it was...
Wait did u have the patches on your shins? How did you get rid of them if they are reappearing slowly?
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I wanted to let you know, with your help, watching your video’s helped me drop my A1C from 8.1 to a 6.9 and lose 30lbs. No meds involved
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How please let me know... What medicine used
I changed my diet. No meds
Thank you for this info..I have these problems and my doctor nor the skin clinic here know what to do for it..I wish I could have u for my doctor!! I will be looking for better ones ..thank u again for all your videos!! I have pre diabetes..
I've been suffering with skin rash but I've never been tested for diabetes. I stumbled on your video and now I'm convinced I have diabetes. I'm going to my doctor asap! Thank you Doc. You probably saved my life!
Did you have it?
1 skin patches
2 dark patches in creases
3 tight waxy thickened skin on hands upper back
4 blisters not painful
5 infections in general especially on skin nail and scalp
6 wounds ulcers
7 shin spots
8 small yellow pimple like lumps
9 raised red lumps
10 dry itchy skin
11 scaley skin around eyes
12 skin tags especially eyes arm pits
Doc, you are the best.
thank you
@@nalinivijayakumar1808 Thank you!
@@ceciliapreziose3783 Welcome!
Appreciate your summary notes! Dr. Ergin’s videos are worth taking notes on!
My parents and sister had diabetes...the skin conditions mentioned manifested to them before they passed...my sister even had her right leg amputated due to a wound in her big toe that got infected that led to her amputation. Diabetes runs in my family from both sides (mom and dad)... thats why im very much careful with carb and sugar intake...
Number 1: No sugar.
Number 2: Low carbs (ask dr mine was 55grams max a day).
Number 3: Intermittent fasting.
My A1C from 7.4 to 5.4 in 6 months!
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Awesome
what easy alternates you can recommend for a "no sugar", low carbs diet?
Water 😂
@@hemanth_esram Of course, with lemon! 😊
Thank you so much for all the cool information! My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago when he was just not feeling himself for a couple months and ended up in the ER with his blood sugar at 832! They said he was lucky to be conscious and alive! We knew nothing about diabetes. He’s 56 now and is much better at managing his diabetes but he has a bad habit of skipping meals and/or meds so I am learning as much as possible about the disease so I can stay informed and help him as much as possible. I have learned how to cook healthy food and have lots of diabetic recipe books and get a lot of recipes from RUclips as well. So glad I found your channel! I am definitely going to subscribe. Diabetes is on both sides of my family in almost all of my relatives on my dad’s side and about half on my mom’s side. I am 45 and don’t have diabetes so far, however, 8 years ago during my last pregnancy, I did develop Gestational Diabetes with our daughter but thankfully it went away shortly after her birth. I look forward to learning more from your channel! Have a beautiful rest of your day! :-)
Oh and I also had gestational diabetes. Watch your child carefully. Best wishes to you and your family
Not sure most ppl understand Gestational diabetes.. and how it works..nor how it/what it affects in a new born infant.. Gestational diabetes is basically insulin resistance due to pregnancy hormones.. which is why it goes away after giving birth-- and why when that occurs varies from person to person based on how/when their hormone levels return to "normal" or pre pregnancy levels. Typically the ONLY affect it has on newborn babies is shortly after birth-- depending on the mother's situation.. where an infant may (or may not) experience temporary or intermittent hypoglycemia/low blood sugars.. until their body self adjusts, & acclimates to being out of the womb. Same thing that happens to Babies or type 1 & type 2 mom"s... unless the infant has a genetic predisposition (NOT just a family history, but actual genetic markers in their DNA), then the "affects" of Gestational diabetes (or ANY type of diabetes really)is temporary, limited, & doesn't last. Saying "watch your kid".. isn't necessarily an accurate statement. While ALL types of diabetics are based in/start with our DNA/genetics. What triggers the body, even w/in families-- is different, & not everyone will have the same thing happen to them in the same/similar situations (i.e. pregnancy). Thus why ppl don't understand how a child can be diagnosed type 1 diabetic with no parent who is diabetic.. because family medical history and DNA/genetics of medical conditions, being predisposed to a medical condition & what will trigger it in your individual body..are 2 VERY different things. Just because you had Gestational doesn't mean a child will, or that they will have any other form of diabetes. Just depends on the person's own body & what triggers it.
@@kimberlybargas5920 Thanks. I just don't want other kids to experience what my son went through. All the Drs and nurses told us that the ER is how most parents discover that their child is diabetic. But looking back before I feel like I should have known. Know the signs and get your child checked out before it reaches DKA stage. Videos on that would probably be helpful.
The doctor told me I would be diabetic in 10 years when I had gestational diabetes and it was exactly 10 years whenni got diagnosed so change your diet now bcuz diabetes is the worse.
There's a good chance if you had gestational diabetes, you will become diabetic down the road
My father was diabetic and in a nursing home when he developed a lesion on his foot. It was exactly as you described. In a brief period of time, he needed his foot amputated. After the surgery, I found out they went all the way above the knee for the amputation. He was wheel-chair bound before and would not have been able to check for sores himself. Make sure your loved ones are being checked frequently when they can not do it themselves.
He had gangrene infection so lost his leg as a result and amputation is necessary to have saved his life
@@Sbjhhv.w He was in a skilled nursing facility with 24/7 care. It should never have gotten so bad that an amputation was required.
@@carolinamom4934 Exactly! Too many nursing homes do the bare minimum, and this needs to stop. Remember everyone, we all get older.
@@carolinamom4934 so true!!
I'm really sorry to hear this about your Dad. I hope he's doing better!
I was well on my way to being diabetic but I started watching my diet and made changes and my a1c went from 7.2 to 6.1 and I can tell such a difference in how I feel and Lost 29 pounds also
Well done
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I used to work with medical people, i think fasting with 110 is high. Better go to different doctor.
You are a diabetic with an A1c of 7.2 not well on your way. However losing weight is a plus, since it helps lower your A1c.
@@lindywinn2447they are now 6.1 A1C read (think) before posting (speaking) lowered from 7.2
Thank you for sharing.
I had skin tags.
Started intermittent fasting and they went away.
Also have lost 40 pounds in 4 or 5 months.
Thank you I
Now I have skin patch & now I will check with my doctor. Your video is very helpful to all who watch thanks.
Thanks Doc. I had pre-diabetes early this year. I came across Dr. Berg's videos. On Intermittent Fasting. Being in the Philippines, Rice is life. We eat it in the morning, lunch and dinner. And, we love softdrinks. I have to rewire my body thru Intermittent fasting. I lost a total of 12Kilos and from 180 of sugar im not at 98. I have long ways to go, and I see most of the symptoms here. Thanks for this video as well.
hindi ba diabetes pag 180? fasting ba yong 180?
I have a male friend that has type 2 diabetes and I have learned more from you than I have learned from all his diabetes drs over the years. I watch your videos to help my friend out. He gets the blisters on his knuckles and this just started about a year ago. He goes through hell with diabetic neuropathy pain in his feet. He sometimes sits and crys because it burns so bad on his feet. He says it feels Iike someone is burning his feet with a fist full of lit cigars. His hands and feet also have numbness in them. He has diabetic gastroparisis in his stomach, and he gets sick at his stomach and throws up from the gastroparisis. It's really sad to watch him suffer so much. He's such a good person and he doesn't deserve to suffer like that. I wish I could do more for him to help him. Thank you so much for all your amazing videos. You have no idea how much you are helping diabetics get better control of their diabetes. God Bless you and may the Lord keep you safe and healthy for many many years to come.
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Try compression socks to help damaged foot nerves. These can be regrown ....
I learned quite a bit about Diabetes. I’m type 2 diabetic. One of the pictures you showed of blister type, red raised bumps I have on my left lower leg. It is either hot or cold but it stays red. Thank you for letting me know exactly what it is. Very informative video for diabetic neuropathy
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Once again helpful information that explains the 'why' of what was bothering my skin. Great information, thanks for being so generous with all your knowledge, it really helps those of us struggling with this condition. Thank you.
Thank you Gail!
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I’m a type two diabetic and I’ve only had the black ring around my neck when I first got diagnosed and that was when I was about 12 or 13 years old. I take a once a day injection of Victoza and 1000 milligrams of ER Metformin twice a day . My blood sugars have gone from over 300 to normal range and my A1C went down from a 12.2 to a 6.9 in just over 3 months. Sadly I already have diabetic retinopathy in my right eye. Diabetes isn’t something to take lightly like I used to when I was younger.
I'm a diabetic, and I had an issue of pimples at the back of my nape. They have been around for months. They just refuse to completely go away, getting better and getting worse from time to time. A few months ago these pimples developed into a carbuncle where I had fever, chills and general unwellness.and I have to had surgery to surgically remove the infected flesh and all surrounding necrotic tissue. It was a hole bigger than a golf ball. Was hospitalized and spent a few days in a High dependency ward had a few IV lines running around including having antibiotic administered via IV. The post surgery wound took about 3 months + to close up and heal. It will be awesome if you can help explain and elaborate what are carbuncles and how do they form and caused by
I have had a rash that comes and goes for many years throughout my body. I manage it with apple cider. I drink it (2tbs in a bottle of water) and I apply it topically with a cotton ball (diluted). It takes a couple of days to notice a difference. It really helps stop the itching. Hope this helps. I'm not a Dr.
I think you mean apple cider vinegar.
Yes me too! I get itchy patches and it drives me crazy especially at night when I want to sleep. I went to doctor and also a dermatologist and they didn’t know what this rash is!!! And if I scratch my rash will spread! I’m gonna try the apple cider vinegar like u and see if it works for me!
I had a type of rash similar to #9 but not as severe. The rashes completely went away when I drastically cut gluten out of my diet. Great video, I’ll be on the lookout for these symptoms.
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White foods not good for us 😕
I think I have #9 too! It's so itchy and painful when touch. Mine is on my neck.
I removed all gluten and my doc put me on a no histamine diet which helped the skin issues even more. I know that some skin issues, like skin tags, the darker pigmentation, and growths around the eyes are definitely related to insulin issues. This was interesting. I dropped my carbs and the skin tags and darker patches went away. However, the rushes didn’t go away until I went no histamine.
When I was in high school and college, I had a rash on the crease of my elbows. After years of dealing with it, I briefly had given up gluten and they disappeared. They never came back even when I added gluten back in so I’m not sure if it was a coincidence or if the rash was caused by gluten.
I also have dry skin patches and am not sure if they could be caused by gluten as well or not (or possibly too much added sugar?). It seemed to clear up earlier in the year when I went on a low fodmap diet. And came back when I added gluten and added sugar back in. I recently have started trying to go gluten free again. I have some minor chronic digestive issues and have low iron without anemia (for at least three years now, along with mildly elevated WBC and platelets) as well.
I am newly diagnosed DM type 2. And I am really learning from your videos . Thank u Dr.
I developed a knobby knuckle on my small finger many years ago. I thought it was a form of Arthritis. I discovered that it is a sign of Diabetes type 2 while watching you today. Thanks
I have a cluster of skin tags on my left thigh that gradually gets a little bigger. Had it checked and was told to do nothing. My glucose numbers are stable. A1C last checked was 9.4. Goal is to get it down between 6.5 and 7.2.
Thanks for your channel.
Ask your doctor to check your insulin response. Bc u can be prediabetic for years and not know it. HIGH inclusion LOWERS sugar to normal level, so sugar levels r not a good indication of anything basically. When sugar is high, it's already too late to reverse anything. Bc u can reverse prediabetic state with Intermitent Fasting and low carb diet (like I did ;D
Good luck 🌸
It's likely related to diabetes. I have pcos and now been diagnosed with diabetes. Getting more skin troubles than ever in the past. Started medication and watching diet
Excellent video. I've had skin tags for years and no Dr has ever told me it was due to diabetes. One thing that I've had also was thrush in my mouth under my tongue. My dentist noticed it.
My PCP told me to take probiotic min. of 30 billion. It worked. I stopped probiotic in prep for a colonoscopy and never restarted it. Thrush has returned a bit so I'm back on probiotic.
Just had severe oral thrush, I'm type2
Thank you for sharing!
@@barbaraeddy5725 - Eat plain organic low sugar yogurt.
candida?
I've had several of these issues over the years. I'm pre-diabetic. None of my doctors ever told me it might be from the pre diabetes. No solutions or treatments were ever advised or provided. Some of the photos are identical to skin issues I've had or have. Thank you for this very helpful video!
I’m also pre diabetic, no dr ever advertised or told me . I have itchy rashes on legs .
Very informative. I've had diabetes for 23 years and happy to say I don't have any of these conditions but I will keep this in the back of my mind if I get any of these.
I had skin tags and AN for years (20 years), never knew it’s link to high blood sugar and high insulin level. Blood glucose test won’t show the problem for many years, ask for insulin test is much more telling. It can take years for insulin resistant to develop and diabetes to finally be diagnosed. Went on Keto (below 20g of carbs excluding fiber from green leafy veggies) and my AN lighten up a whole lot after just two months, no longer diabetic after three months. Got skin tags removed and they didn’t grow back so far, it’s been four years, no more problem with blood sugar and metabolic syndromes, no medication needed. Wish I knew it years ago. If I start eating bad again, sure the AN get little darker after three weeks of fast food or high carbs, it’s no joke. When I went keto four years ago, my family thought I’m crazy, my doctor said I shouldn’t and she pass my case to a newer doctor because she’s afraid I’m killing myself lol, some friends got detached because I stopped eating out with them and they think I’m eating things that I shouldn’t like eggs, bacon, meat, fatty lard and butter. But I got myself back at last, best decision ever! I got my mom on keto as well :)
That's awesome!
@@SugarMDs Yes! And thank you for spreading the truth. We need more courageous doctors like you!
You're the best, I have been to so many dermatologists and they cannot do anything for me,but after watching your video I understand the problem on my skin. Thank you so much. Keep up the great work for people like us.
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I have had many skin tags, and have had them removed by my dermatologist. He has never mentioned that this could be related to high blood sugar, so I had no clue! Very recently, my internal medicine doctor has diagnosed me with diabetes. This explains a lot, and I wish I could have been aware of it sooner, while still in a prediabetic state. Perhaps I could have prevented it from progressing! Thanks for pointing these things out.
Thank you for sharing your story. It helps all of us
This made me wonder because I have hypothyroidism and I was told by a dermatologist that I have dermatitis keratosis. She also said, if anything changes can be related to colon cancer which I’ve already been cleared and have healthy colon. But I really what’s up with keratosis. Hmm 🤔
Type 2 diabetes is completely reversible
I figured it out for myself but reading patients' posts on the People's Pharmacy (free) in an email. We cannot depend on our doctors. unfortunately. I have gone through about 6 endocrinologists over the years. I was seeing the endocrinologists because of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. You can always reverse this when you change your diet. Don't look to your docs for diet advice. See Dr. Ken Berry on RUclips. Also, follow Dr. Richard Bernstein on RUclips or read his book.
@@marciabainter2163 Yes it is! It takes a lot of dedication to changing diet and exercise. I know because I did it!
As someone who has suffered from skin issues like eczema and psoriasis since infancy, the dry skin issue was something that flew under my radar as I became insulin resistant. I simply thought that my skin conditions was simply getting worse as I got older (as is very common with eczema etc).
@Sanju Deep Yeah. I'm type II diabetic. It wasn't until after I was diagnosed and started reading up on it that I realised that some of my symptoms that I thought was due to my eczema is also prevalent with diabetes. And if you think about, diabetes causing my skin to be drier would exacerbate my eczema anyway.
See if you can get your docs to test you for it anyway. Remind them that eczema and diabetes are not mutually exclusive - you can have both.
It really irritates me when docs don't investigate properly because they excuse symptoms on another issue. I had an uncle who ended up dying from liver cancer because the docs dismissed his worsening pain in his side as deferred pain from an old horseriding injury (broke his leg near the hip socket). By the time they took him seriously enough to run some tests (after years of him repeatedly asking them about it), it was too late for them to do anything. He died less than 3 months later.
Moral of the story - don't let doctors dismiss you. If you think there's something not right demand that they do their due diligence instead of fobbing it off on another issue and doing nothing. Testing for insulin resistance/diabetes is pretty standard fare anyway. It's not like you're asking them them to do something obscure and difficult and/or costly.
I thought my dry itchy skin was from my liver; (ie. NASH or hepatitis). It went away immediately after I got my blood glucose under control. The very first thing I noticed, within a week or so of lowering my blood glucose, was how soft my skin had become. My forearms and thighs had been like sandpaper, now they feel like satin. I don't even have to use moisturizer. Yay!
@Sanju Deep Get a glucometer and find out. Use it every time you eat.
@Sanju Deep Well, when my A1C was 17, my doc put me on metformin. I cut out all sugar and refined carbs. A few days later I went to the hospital because my BG was so high it didn't register on my meter, over 600. They put me on insulin. I started watching keto videos and drastically changed my diet, limiting carbs to less than 50 gms/day. Within a week I got off insulin, within a month I was off metformin. I learned a lot more, from SugarMD and a couple of other doctor's videos, and 3 months later my A1C was 6. A couple of months after that it was down to 5.6. I think I can get in down below 5 with practice. I watch diabetes videos and ignore the dietician who told me I should take insulin so I could eat the recommended 160 gms of carbs a day. (Now I need to find out if my lipids are high; they skyrocketed when my BG was high, then went back to normal with lower BG and a month of statins. I stopped taking statins, but I am eating more fat than I used to so I need to make sure it's OK.)
You can do it! I was a vegetarian once upon a time, now I eat meat, (no more beans), but also a lot of low-glycemic index vegetables, and some berries and I drink a lot of avocado-kale shakes. I eat hardly any grains, although I do put butter on a couple of whole wheat saltine crackers if I'm hungry after meals. I limit my eating from about noon to 8pm. I'm hardly ever hungry and I don't cheat much. I love sweets, but only erythritol and stevia. My peripheral neuropathy keeps me on track. I do not like da agony of da feet. Hope that helps!
Sorry this was so long. I could go on a lot longer.
@Sanju Deep Get your A1C tested
Thanks Doctor for the info on diabetic skin. I had it before rashes, itchy and dry skin due to aging. I’m glad after see Doctor and the blood test my sugar level are normal but itchy and dry are due to enzema skin that now I’m treated and well. I have to take care my diet food no more process food but to eat pure food. Home cook the best one and being active by doing my walking everyday. Thank god I’m good at age 55 this year 2022.
I don’t know why RUclips recommended this video but now I am started to look around my whole body parts.
Your not alone, ive been having a rash on my legs, starting to get worried 😮
Me too, been having a rash on my legs starting to get worried😢😮
EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I do suffer from some of the dark spots on the shins, but no other symptoms. I will talk to my doctor about this.
Thanks Doc! I had blisters and itchy dry skin before but I just ignored it because I thought I'm just allergic with the lotion that I was using until I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2. Now I understand that I got to watch your video.
Glad you are learning something new. Stay tuned for more!
During a hospital stay for depression I asked that the tiny blisters on my legs be addressed. A dermatoligist took a look. Then the head of dermatology and other doctors. They had no clue, no ideas. I was astonished by their lack of knowledge. So no help.
After 20 years of searching for answers I finally figured it out.
I am grateful for the information you shared. Perhaps you can share with others in your medical field.
Well what was it?
@@jonburrows2684She needs to go to New York Presbyterian Dermatology Department for the answer.
Your depression might be due to diabetes as well.
My husband and I were overweight and started getting skin tags out of nowhere and we recently lost weight and they just went away thank goodness
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Hi, Dr. Thanks for being here. I have outbreaks of those pimples on my bottom. From out of no where they just show up. Also, I have these weird cuts, like paper cuts, that are itchy that show up on different places on my body.
This is extremely useful information. In my case, I had a very severe irritation on my private part that was not going away, nor did I understand why it was happening. It finally got to the point where I did see my doctor and it was recognized that I may indeed have a diabetic issue due to the chemical shift in my urine (i’m not sure if this can happen to women, but I assume so). The medicine/cream they gave me worked well and my blood test immediately came back and confirmed extremely high sugar levels. In hindsight, I wish I understood the possible symptoms and implications that are mentioned in this very helpful video. If I had known, I could’ve noticed several of these which may have helped me understood what my body was going through earlier, as opposed to finding out the hard way. In any event I am very grateful my doctor recognized it and was able to help me on a path towards managing my diabetes. I share the same sentiment as everybody already commenting, please keep the knowledge transfer and great information coming our way. It really does help!
Awesome information. Thank you
Thank you for the positive feedback. Stay tuned!
@@SugarMDs I love 💘 my endocrinologist (he actually listens) but he's NEVER told me this.
From nursing school I learned about poor wound healing/circulation, prone to infection, and being tired, but not the other Sx.
@@noneofurbusiness5223 thanks for the information!
What cream did they give you? I’ve got a terrible sensitive skin problem around my waistline that nothing seems to be working for.
At first I wasn’t sure if this podcast was going to be useful all I have to say now is thankyou for putting this out to the public . I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been to doctors about my skin only to be given a cortisone treatment. I know now it is my diet - which I kind of knew but didn’t want it to be so obvious. Now I have to make changes. Thankyou again
Thank you for this great compliment. It pays for all the efforts we put into these videos.
I’m a 70 yo, uncontrolled, female, type II diabetic that has adrenal insufficiency. Diagnosed with both about three years ago, (AFib, CAD, more) If I weren’t a retired RN, I’d need much more assistance due to my diseases and meds fighting one another. I’m glad I ran across you today. I’ve ahead skin sensitivities and allergies, so I’m aware of reactions plus my family history is full of diabetes. These last 5 yrs rashes have taken me to the ER! Infectious disease investigators were called. You’ve helped me 🆔 5-7 of them today of what were present at the same time. 🤦♀️. Thank YOU!😊
@numberone5680 You're welcome! And thank you for sharing, I'm hoping for your health improvement!
Thank you very informative. I didn’t know what was going on with my skin because I’m 63 and it had always been so smooth soft and silky. I had really begun to become depressed about it. Thank you again. Understanding what it may be really helps.
I have noticed some of these on some of my family members. I didn't have a clue what these areas indicated. We are thankful for all your knowledge and concerns. God bless.
Very much welcome.
Skin tags, Acanthosis Nigricans, and weight gain is what I’ve been dealing with for a long time. Going to my doc asap!
I have patches on my eyes and small tags on my neck so off to the doctors for me. Thank you, I would not have known if I hadn't seen your video.
I had one of these which my doctor couldn't diagnose. THanks I learned a lot !
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Thanks a lot for your informative videos on the management of diabetes. For the past two weeks my skin has been very itchy. When I scratch too much it leaves blisters. Please what can I take to stop this itching? It's all over my body and becomes unbearable sometimes. Please help me. I noticed that my sugar has been poorly managed off late and there are days when it's low and days when it spikes.
I have question
I have type 1 diabetes and struggle a lot with low sugar levels since my job requires moderate or hard physical work. What can I do so I don’t have to worry about going into those frequent episodes????
@@marilynvroon5933 mmm no pop
I suffer skin condition because of sugar small pimple and itching alot, help me with medicine
I’ve been experiencing several of these. Unfortunately most of the drs I’ve seen in the last 4 yrs have told me I’m not diabetic. I was diagnosed 20 yrs ago up till a week ago I was not on any meds. Now I’m on insulin at night. I have fought so hard and fired dr after dr that told me I wasn’t diabetic. Now I all my efforts are null because there wasn’t a record of my diabetes, why? Because they don’t keep records after 7 yrs. I’ve said all along I am diabetic so now I have to take insulin because no one would listen. I thank God I finally got to see the one person that is still alive that knew I had diabetes. She is taking care of me . Finally after all these yrs .
Thanks for sharing!
you don't need a doctor to cut down on your sugar and carb intake.
@@Trid2bnrml1 once again unsolicited comment based on your little knowledge of my case.
Extreme lows no meds type 2 ct scan Thursday woo hoo we’re gonna find that little bugger that’s been making trouble!
I never picked up the insulin I just didn’t feel that was the problem. It wasn’t.
Great knowing about these things. I have a yeast infectection around the breast area and it clears up, but weeks later it comes back-guessing that is when the sugar level goes up.
Hope this helps people, I had eruptive xanthomas back in May 2021 but didn't know that's what it was at the time. I went to urgent care to find out what it was but she didn't know and put me on amoxicilin. By the end of June it had spread everywhere and I had to call 911 during a heatwave because I was dizzy and about to pass out. Woke up 8 days later and spent 17 days in the hospital with pancreatitis I wasn't expected to survive. Hypertriglyceridemia as well. Triglycerides over 4000, blood sugar of 484. Today I've lost 45 pounds and my 90 day blood sugar average is 130 👍
What makes feels burning inside of the legs?
Did you get the jab because this sounds alot like what happened to my sister 2 weeks after her due diligence
@@lady4191 I already had the xanthomas when I got the jab. I was actually surprised they didn't ask me about them or resist when I got my first vax shot because I looked like I had chicken pox all over my arm.
@@MattKeller You must have not had a primary care physician at that time? A simple blood test would have diagnosed you with diabetes! Good Grief, you must have had high blood sugar AND been in a totally crappy physical state of health for a longgg period of time!? You are lucky you survived and surely you lead a healthier life-style now??🤔
#8. I experienced this on my elbow. ( my left mostly) But couldn't for the life of me figure out what was happening. Thank you for your timely explaination!
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I'm diabetic, going into third year diagnosis, since diagnosed medicine has relieved alot of pain, my symptoms was headache n bathroom use every half an hour , extreme thirst .. so glad I figured it out. I worry cuz I get bruises, sores take a bit to heal now
Wow, I have had blisters just above my ankles over & over. Even the ointments the Dermatologist had me use didn't work. My Primary Care provider put me on Rybelsus about 9 months ago & no more blisters. However, they are still healing. I also have been using Cerave' about the same amount of time & it's wonderful. But now I have a cabinet full of lotions that are ineffective for my dry, itchy skin. Thank you for all your videos. I'm a follower for sure.
Thank you for the support, much appreciated.
I have been on Rybelsus. The cost is prohibitive for me. One month runs about $670. The doctor has filled out paperwork for help from the maker. I personally think it’s criminal how they charge for medication
@@wandaglover7984 I have my insurance & LIS (low income subsidy) otherwise it would be prohibitive.
Doc, very informative and clear to understand. You are a Doc, a dietitian, a counselor, and a mind reader. When do you have the time to practice and spend time with the family? God bless you.
It is all time management. Trying to keep wasted time to practically zero. Thank you for your compliment. Appreciated. That keeps me going.
He has a calling as a disciple of healthcare; I bet his family will understand and support him
@10:40 I had what I thought was ringworm on my upper left arm and treated it as such for 18 months before I saw my GP and she diagnosed Granuloma Annulare. This was 3 years before my T1 diagnosis. I have read there is a connection however tenuous, between diabetes and GA.
My son, at the time was 2 years old, when he began getting granuloma annulare. 1 spot went to around 60 within about a month. His pediatrician recognized it as GA & told me the only kids she had with it had juvenile diabetes. She immediately had me start checking his glucose...sure enough, his levels were high.
@@ericash27 wow! I pray he is OK and controls it! Juvenile diabetes is a bummer 😕
Watching this video has helped me. I'm getting those brown patches on my legs and it's taking months to go away it starts off as a little bump and it itches and then it starts other bumps. Thank you for presenting the video.
Thank you for watching our videos. Hope that you are learning as you watch.
1. Redish, yellow or brown skin patches
2. Dark or brown velvety patches
3. Hard or thick skin
4. Blisters
5. Skin infections
6. Open wounds or sores
7. Brown spots on shins
8. Small redish or yellow lumps
9. Raised pimples or lumps
10. Dry, itchy skin
11. Scaly skin around eyes
12. Skin tags
Inflammatory disease/diabetes your skin condition
Is came from the food you eat
Only one word i can tell : DETOXIFICATION PRO.
It can reduce and revitalise
Your immune system "
From brain functions
lungs liver kidney ilium spleen bladder blood tissue bone and skin damages .
For me, it comes when i eat spicy food and when i get hot and sweaty....
I am type 2 diabetes. I use medical honey when redness appears.
Medical honey heals the red bloches
I'm so happy I found this channel. It boggles my mind that doctors don't connect skin conditions with other things. All the sudden I started getting psoriasis on my scalp, buttcrack and my knee. I keep asking if it's something to do with my diet, nobody wants to test skin sample or do blood work it is so bizarre. My nephew has also been diagnosed with eczema and something to do with his hands are really dry with lots of creases all they do is give some type of steroid cream and nothing works. Watching this video I am in complete shock I feel that my nephew 100% has diabetes or prediabetes. He has the brown velvety skin, dry itchy skin, raised little bumps and patches which is one of my biggest fears getting diabetes it runs in my family and nobody is on a controlled diet I don't even know where to begin to stop drinking pop would be the first thing other than that I don't know how to go about changing our diet any suggestions?
Diet. Exercise. Medication. Herbal supplements. Consult a professional to take care of your health.
Great information, however, I do have a question. If you have any of these symptoms while you are diabetic, and you then get your A1C under control, could these symptoms disappear?
Very interesting! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance a few months ago, I had consistently gained weight over several years after finishing menopause. Also increasing skin tags and yeast infections on my skin. Been seeing a dietitian and weight loss physician, on a strict anti-inflammatory and moderate carb diet. Also been taking Saxenda which is the same as victoza for type 2 diabetes. Saxenda is for weight loss. I am not diabetic now, but at one point I was pre-diabetic. I have lost over 20 lb in less than 3 months so far. My husband is a type 2 diabetic, and since he's been following long with me on eating better, his A1C has gone from almost 8 to 5.5 in just a few months. He also started experiencing a really bad rash on his face that seems to have improved along with the lower A1C.
Thanks for sharing!
@@SugarMDs You're welcome!
Thank you sharing
Ketavore and IF diet has helped me to reverse my prediabetic state, I'm so glad that others are able to find health info at the right time too. Go girl!
just out of curiousity, what does your doctor consider a ''moderate carb diet''? how many g?
Thanks Doc, i am diabetic and i can now put a name to the skin condition i have. Something else that i have suffered from being diabetic is boils.
@brendancreaven9452 You're welcome! Don’t forget to share this content so that we can reach and help more people. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please ask or visit sugarmds.com for more details. Also please check out my other video that you may be interested as well: ruclips.net/p/PLUEnZGri22FJWPXFSC1z8X02Z7UnS3glI
I think I have boils.they look purple and have blood.i hate sugar so much.its so hard to fight.
Very informative video especially because you provided the medical names, the pictures, and quite detailed verbal and visual description of each one.
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Thank you, this was very informative. Fasting is my go to for issue's of health related problems....
I got skin tags around my neck and found out that I am diabetic type 2. Thank you so much dr. For the information I am already being treated for these conditions and taking medication❤
how old? I am 58 and suddenly got a bunch on my neck. My A1c is 5.7
@lydiaahubbell8545 looks like A1c is doing pretty good.
You are the best and really take time to help all...
Thank you Sue! Appreciate the positive feedback.
Good day dr i'm diabetic for almost 13 yrs ...i got some skin problems shown in your video ...thanking for sharing ...
Thank you so much Dr. Ahmed Ergin for all very useful informations God Bless You More
My neck area has always been very dark, and I even went to a dermatologist, but the dots were never connected until I was in my 30's. When finally diagnosed I tired diet and exercise but in my late 40's I started putting on weight. So now at 55 I'm taking metformin and it is helping and I'm working my way back to my rightful weight. The content you share on this channel is very informational and I have learned so much. Please keep it coming for its very much needed. I like how realistic you are when explaining things like net carbs and importance of fiber and not being so hard on ourselves. Not all doctors take the time to break things down and explain as you do...blessings.
Thank you for your compliment. Please spread the information for more people to know!
Thank you for all of your educational videos. I learn so much about diabetes from you. You answer questions I don't even know to ask. I try to keep my blood sugar under control but it is battle that I have to fight everyday.
I would LOVE a similar video about the skin manifestations of Cushings Disease/Syndrome (I am pituitary source but regardless of source most symptoms are the same) would be amazing for awareness! 💜
Fellow Cushie here… worst disease ever!!!!
@@Tracyfromelsewhere truly heinous! My diagnosis took 16 YEARS. Sending so much love to you!!!!!!
good education. thank you. Sometimes I havee thosee condoition. Living with diabetes for almost 30 yrs
Thank you doctor I tryed to tell my demotogist this and my arms had been inching real bad it took me 3 years to get a appointment and than she didnt even care she said they was just age spots deal with it your getting old put lotion on dry skin but it turned out I was a type 2 diabetic and was very sick no doctor has ever helped me until I meet nurse practitioner timothy gravel in woodbury ga he saved my life my son life my brothers life and my husband's life he is a real good christian caring young man only 32 years old and is awesome he really loves and cares for people and his patience I'm am truly thankful for God putting him in our paths and I have learned from you to sir God bless thank you keep on helping people that's all I ever do is take care of my family and people out of love
He's an angel. 😇 We appreciate you. Please feel free to share this content with more people for them to enjoy and learn. Also, please visit my Facebook page facebook.com/sugarmdsonline to interact with the community and our visit website sugarmds.com for more free educational content and diabetic supplements that may interest you.
Great information! Thankfully, I don't have these conditions! However I think being pro active regarding any type of health issues is a good disposition! Drs ate so busy, and patients of concern really need to know and present factually to the Dr what the concern is, and take care for ourselves! Thank You for going over this with us and sharing this information! I'm sure it is very helpful for many! Stay healthy, Yah Bless All!
You're welcome. Appreciate it. Keep watching our videos and don't forget to share them with your family and friends.
Thank you Dr Ergin! I know some people I can share this with!
Have a wonderful day!
Appreciate it. Keep watching our videos and don't forget to share them with your family and friends.
Thank you for this information. I had type 2 diabetes in the past but lost weight and walk 4-5 miles per day to keep it under control without medication. But I like knowing the signs
Was not sure what the blisters that was on my leg, now I do. I'm setting up an appointment. with my doctor. Thank for this video.
I showed the light brown spots newly appearing on my shins, around ankles, and top of feet, but my doctor had no idea what it was. 🙄 Blood panel returned with 5.9 A1C. Bam! Needless to say, I’m on keto/carnivore diet to drop weight and improve my metabolic health. Goal is 5.2 A1C. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dr. Ergin thank you very much ,my Wife will want to see this ,i like the way your videos are just full of information that i can use, and the way you have put it all together , your no.1 in my book.
Thanks so much Mick. Please spread the information for more people to know. I am very happy to be helpful.
@@SugarMDs right on!
Great video Doc, I have seen similar conditions from candida toxicity. I would like to see your thoughts on that subject.
Hi Doc, I have learned a lot from your video 14:55 about the 12 skin signs of diabetic type 2. I noticed at least 3 of one skin as a pre-diabetic patient. Could these lesions look differently on dark and brown skin individuals. Yes or no can you address that topic sometime in future? Thanks
Thank you Doctor, the information was very helpful. I have type 2 diabetes however my doctor has not given me any of this information before, which is why I'm looking on the internet for help. Thank you.
I have these shin spots just few of them. Is there something i should take to eliminate them? Thank you Doctor for such informative video. God bless you.
My daughter is td1. She’s gets kinda similar brown spots every spring and summer then they disappear. When she first got the spots it was everywhere but her upper torso. Only a visiting dermatologist specialist was able to treat it. He treated as a rare ring worm(it worked). But due to her original endo retiring and the kiaser closing…we don’t have access to the medical records to see exactly what he diagnosed it as.
I will ask her endo if it’s skin spots.
Thank you for sharing
All good information. Learning is a part of life.
Thank you for watching our videos. Hope that you are learning as you watch.
Many years before I was diagnosed, I had those velvety brown areas under my arms. I also had lots of skin tags…under my arms, and upper thighs. I had a whole bunch removed about 15 years ago. Do most doctors not realize these are warning signs? Some education back then may have delayed the onset of my type 2 diabetes.
Amen to that
Exactly and I’m livid because my dr misdiagnosed me 🤬🤬🤬I’m gonna raise hell!
I had skin tags over 10 years ago. I used too drink a lot of soda. My a1c was always in normal range. Definitely insulin resistance. I gave up soda. None of my doctors mentioned the skin tags.
How were your skin tags removed? What is the Procedure called? Thank you.
Time to work out and eat healthy
Hi dr good day.
Im your follower since i was diagnosed with type diabetic. I have a prob with my skin both arms dr.
Thank you, for this information, and i thank God for the moment i d'ont have this problem.
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Both me and my mother have skin tags. I removed mine using a product Tag Band which basically chokes the skin tag and it falls off. My mom did a similar thing with dental floss. But she developed diabetes around 70 and I developed diabetes at 62. Had I known back in my 40s when I started getting skin tags that this was an indicator, I probably would have taken precautions...Oh well...
My family spoke briefly about the skin tag thing, the velvety skin patches, etc. We realized it "must be genetic" but did NOT realize until later we were all pre-diabetic.
I covered my skin tag with a WATER-PROOF anti-bacterial Band-aid and WOW! The tag actually "withered up" and dropped off within a few weeks (approx. 4)! I think that I suffocated it or something. lol I know that I kept it COVERED, no air, no moisture for about a month.
I initially did this because my clothing kept rubbing against the skin tag...and it was irritating me. So I thought I know...I'll completely cover it up with a water proof antibacterial Band-aid! It surprised me when I took that Band-aid off and the "dried up" Skin Tag fell off my skin when I removed the Band-aid. It NEVER grew back!
I'm going to try this technique AGAIN to see if it was a fluke or a TRUE REMEDY for easy Skin Tag removal, i.e. without all of the costly, unpleasant, smelly remedies on today's market.
*P.S. I would still suggest seeing a physician for Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes (Type 2) just incase this is the ROOT CAUSE of the SKIN TAG problem.
Thank you for sharing this information.
I've been concerned about my husband's health, and I am unable to convince him to request tests for insulin resistance or pre-diabetes.
His doctor appears to be eager to prescribe prescriptions for cholesterol and lipids.
He has skin tags in his armpits, and is not inclined to discuss it with his doctor.
When showing these medical diagnosis it’s wise to also show the photo examples on POC as well…. Rashes, cuts etc looks different on different skin tones. Let’s see all examples!
Great suggestion!
Yes please!!!
Yes! I have Type 2 Diabetes and have these black moles/skin tags all over my neck. I'd be happy to provide a pic!
Thank you. I don't have diabetes...yet...but these signs and symptoms will help me figure out what to look for and report to my PCP.
Glad that you are learning as you watch. This might help as well:
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@@SugarMDs Thank you. I will watch these as well.
My wife had 2 for a little while, she has dry scaly skin on her legs and feet for a long time, she also has a lot of skin tags and she was diagnosed with diabetes recently. Diabetes runs in her family and so far she keeps it under control with diet and a shot once a week.
Thanks for your time 🙏
Thanks for being so clear and concise.
Learned a lot! I’ve been trying to control my blood sugar for a few years with medication, blood checking and diet. Having an eating disorders makes it more difficult.
Hi 👋 Sarah, how are you doing?
I’m diabetic and this video has shown me a lot about my skin problems.
Thank you for sharing, Norma! We're so glad to hear that the video helped you gain more insight into managing your skin health with diabetes. It's always empowering to learn more about how to take care of ourselves, especially with conditions like this. If you have any further questions or experiences you'd like to share, feel free to engage with the community. We're all here to support each other!
I'm glad you made clear from the beginning that the video was for type 2 diabetics. As a type 1 diabetic, I find it really annoying to waste time learning about type 2 diabetes, when I want to learn about my own condition
major thirst,constipated, urination a lot,tired,always hot were my symptoms
That sounds like me!!!
Someone call 911.
Snap same
It could also be Dermatitis Herpetiformis, caused by not being totally gluten free in Celiac Disease. The blister is exactly what I had for many years!
Same here, I don't have diabetes aswell
Same here
I'm pre-diabetic and Mom eats worse than I do Back in May, she developed those clear blisters that later filled with blood then almost black and hers hurt. Drs keep saying allergies. She's 96 and her kidneys are bad and blood in urine.
Yay, I've got none!! I don't know for sure, but I believe Keto has helped me avoid diabetes. Eating normally all the garbage I would consume, I'd be heading towards diabetes almost without a doubt.
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I have diabetes. When I had those horrible skin problems on my legs (for years), nurses came every week and wrapped my legs when I developed a calf wound- they put ZINC soaked bandages on, then wrapped with long bandages. about 6 weeks later, when they removed the bandages, my skin was soft, pink, smooth and beautiful- like when I was young- all the bad things had disappeared! I started using ZINC cream on my arms (wrapping a bandage around because it's so messy) and the bad skin disappeared there as well- even all the lumps and bumps and hard white calluses- all gone! Now, if only I could find someone to put it on my back!
i have all of these condition and amputated all of my limbs