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I'm a 26 year old female with a family history of type 2 diabetes. im overweight (bmi 30.8) and carry most of my weight in the belly. i have been getting skin tags since my weight (covering most of my neck). is skin tags a sign of insulin resistance?
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No: Skin tags are not a sign of insulin resistance and can occur in any one whether they are diabetic or not
Answered 10/27/2020
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