The Appearance of Small Bumps
Those with diabetes may also potentially experience elevated triglyceride levels. Triglyceride is a kind of fat that circulates in the bloodstream. Elevated levels of this fat can result in small bumps appearing on your skin, a condition called eruptive xanthomatosis. For individuals with lighter skin tones, these bumps will often appear yellowish in color. They can also appear grayish in color in individuals with darker skin tones. These bumps typically appear in areas such as your thighs, buttocks, knees, and elbows. However, they can appear anywhere and tend to be itchy and tender to the touch.
Feeling Unusually Drained
It’s perfectly normal to feel tired every now and then, especially after busy periods with little rest. However, the feeling of being tired usually goes away after a bit of rest. Fatigue is something else completely and you feel drained the whole time, even if you have rested.
Experiencing fatigue is a common sign of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. There are several reasons that diabetes causes fatigue, such as being overweight, side effects of diabetes medication, and changes in blood sugar levels.
