Velvety lines on neck and tags in armpit

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Does this mean insulin resistance or pre-diabetes? Is this curable? I am also obese. Will this lead to diabetes? Can this be reversed?

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Dr. Tanvi Parikh Endocrinologist 11 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tanvi Parikh

Endocrinologist 11 yrs exp Pune

It is one of the signs of insulin resistance. Therefore it can predispose to prediabetes and diabetes. The pigmentation can get better with improvement in weight and insulin resistance. Would recommend testing for prediabetes / diabetes

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Obtain HbA1C , fasting glucose, and insulin levels and consult online with results

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