Skin Manifestations in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

BACKGROUND Skin changes of diabetes mellitus (DM) appear subsequent to the progression of the disease, they can be the sign that appear first in some cases and in others they may present years after the primary disease. AIMS To study the skin manifestations in diabetic patients and to know the incidence of skin manifestations of diabetes mellitus. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was undertaken at our hospital, MGM Hospital, Warangal, Telangana for a period of one year from 1 st January 2013 to 31 st December 2013. 100 established cases of Type 2 diabetic patients (50 males and 50 females) both in-patients as well as outpatients were enrolled for the study. RESULTS Dermatological manifestations were seen in 64% of the diabetes patients. Most common was dry skin, followed by infections and acanthosis nigricans in diabetics. Complications of the disease were observed to a tune of 30% in diabetic cases. CONCLUSION Skin manifestations are more common in diabetic patients and should be sought for.