Diabetes causes deformities in the skin of the hands. Therefore, a person can visually determine if they are suffering from elevated blood sugar levels. The Daily Express reports, based on data from the American Academy of Dermatology, that the appearance of distinctive changes on the skin of the hands can occur in cases of prediabetes and in individuals already diagnosed with diabetes. When blood sugar levels are high, a person may feel that the skin on the back of the hand is "tight," as if covered with a layer of wax, making it difficult to bend their fingers.
Experts from the academy indicate that neglecting this condition for an extended period can lead to a sensation of having "gravel" at the tips of the fingers. They explain, "Deformities and skin changes can spread throughout the body and appear on the hands and forearms as well." According to them, the affected skin, upon touch, resembles orange peel. Additionally, the appearance of small hard bumps on the skin resembling acne can indicate elevated blood sugar levels. As the disease progresses, these bumps can turn into swollen, hard areas that are yellow, red, or brown in color.
