Dark skin patches or itchy skin

Acanthosis nigricans is a dark, velvety darkening in the folds of your skin. This is another early indicator of type 2 diabetes. The armpits, neck, and groin are the most commonly affected areas. The skin in the afflicted area thickens as well. An overabundance of insulin in the blood causes this. This is frequent among type 2 diabetics since insulin resistance is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes frequently causes itchy skin, and it is sometimes one of the first signs. It can be caused by a number of diabetes-related diseases, including:

• yeast or fungal infection
• dry skin
• poor circulation, often in the lower legs