You have prediabetes.
A few weeks later, you notice dry or itchy skin.
Does that mean your blood glucose has worsened?
Not necessarily.
Skin dryness, itching and irritation can have several possible causes. Symptoms alone cannot determine whether prediabetes has progressed.
Here is the important distinction:
Prediabetes - identified and followed using appropriate blood glucose testing and clinical interpretation.
Persistent skin changes - may require separate assessment to understand their cause.
Skin appearance alone cannot establish whether prediabetes has improved, remained unchanged or progressed to diabetes.
At Dr. Apurva Gawai's Diabetes and Obesity Clinic, Kharghar, prediabetes-related care is based on medical history, individual risk factors, clinical findings and relevant investigations.
Avoiding assumptions helps prevent unrelated symptoms from automatically being labelled as consequences of glucose imbalance.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for general health awareness and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional consultation. Individual evaluation and treatment may vary.
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