Question 1

what happens if you have diabetes but have dark spots on neck and chest?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Probably not related to diabetes itself.

Question 2

diabetes: black spots around the neck. any way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: What you're explaining is acanthosis nigricans could be a sign of high blood sugar and diabetes (insulin resistance).  Some medications like growth hormones or birth control pills can also cause acanthosis nigricans. With weight loss and control of diabetes and lowering blood sugar to normal levels (less than 100 fasting and less than 140 random), a lot of times the condition resolves over time.

Question 3

what can i do to address the dark spots on my neck?

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See your doctor: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 4

i have dark patches on the back of neck. can this be diabetes?

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Possibly: This is typically a condition called ancanthosis nigricans and it can be a sign of Insulin resistance which can lead to pre-diabetes and diabetes. I would be screened for diabetes by your primary care provider.

Question 5

dark spots on face and neck?

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Facial darkness : Providing a more more detailed description or better yet a picture will get a more accurate answer.  Could be many things.  Regardless, minimize  sun exposure and use sunscreen.

Question 6

dark ring around neck?  i scrub and clean it daily. tested negative for diabetes

Accepted Answer

Acanthosis nigricans: It sounds like you are describing a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans.  This appears as darkened, velvety skin around the base of the neck, also in the axilla.  It is typically associated with Insulin resistance.  You don't necessarily have to have diabetes, but would be at increased risk for developing diabetes.  If you are overweight, weight loss can be helpful to treat it.

Question 7

why do i have a dark neck and brown spots on my neck?

Accepted Answer

Acanthosis nigricans: Acanthosis nigricans can look like a velvety darkening of the neck with thickened skin folds and increased skin tags. This can be seen with obesity and Insulin resistance, so go to a doctor to have this evaluated.

Question 8

do people get patches of darker skin on back, neck and chest from diabetes?

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Not really: I think i would seek out another reason other than diabetes.

Question 9

my neck, armpits and thighs are dark, are these usually symptoms of diabetes?

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Dark armpits: You are probably overweight too.  This condition is called acanthosis nigricancs and is a harbinger of type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

i have a dark ring around my neck .. does this mean diabetes ? it does run in my family

Accepted Answer

get tested: It could be acanthosis nigricans which can signify Insulin resistance. If you have a strong family history of diabetes, and you're worried about it, get a blood test to find out your levels. Ask for a test called a1c.

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Dark ring around neck? i scrub and clean it daily. tested negative for diabetes

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I have a dark ring around my neck .. does this mean diabetes ? it does run in my family

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