Diabetes can cause a variety of skin problems, which are often the first visible signs of the disease. Managing blood sugar levels is the most effective way to prevent and treat diabetic skin issues.

Diabetes is one of the most rapidly increasing chronic metabolic diseases worldwide. What makes it particularly dangerous is ...

Your doctor has already warned you about major type 2 diabetes complications such as vision loss and kidney disease. But chronic high blood sugar can also have a number of frustrating lesser known ...

Dark, velvety skin patches—known as acanthosis nigricans—can be an early warning sign of insulin resistance, prediabetes, or ...

An uncomfortable feeling in your legs could signal a chronic condition. According to experts there are several things to ...

Dry, cracked feet in diabetes can signal nerve damage or poor circulation. Experts explain the causes, risks, and essential ...

Diabetes can have a serious effect on your skin health, particularly when it comes to hydration. A post-shower skin care routine can help you keep your skin healthy. A lesser-known side effect of ...

RSOM images of the skin of a healthy volunteer (left), a patient with diabetes (center) and a patient with neuropathy. Changes in small blood vessels are a common consequence of diabetes development.

New research shows that a certain bug, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can facilitate healing of hard-to-treat wounds among people with diabetes. While there are many studies done on potentially ...