What your skin says about insulin resistance
Four visible signs worth paying attention to
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Levels promotes awareness of the connection between insulin resistance and skin conditions, highlighting five key takeaways on how skin changes can signal metabolic issues. The brand references metabolic scientist Ben Bikman's book to explain the visible signs of insulin resistance, including dark patches and skin tags. Levels encourages readers to explore their metabolic health through their health news site, Metabolic Insights.
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What your skin says about insulin resistance
Four skin conditions directly related to insulin resistance
Button What your skin reveals →
Five Key Takeaways
1. Dark, velvety patches can be an early insulin resistance signal.
Acanthosis nigricans shows up as darker skin on the neck, armpits, or groin, caused by excess insulin overstimulating pigment-producing cells.
2. Small skin tags are more common with insulin resistance.
These little flaps of skin, often found near the same areas as dark patches, are linked to excess insulin spurring skin cell growth.
3. Psoriasis and insulin resistance are strongly connected.
People with psoriasis are almost three times more likely to be insulin resistant than the general population.
4. Acne is tied to insulin levels, not just hormones or hygiene.
In one study, insulin spiked over four times higher after a glucose drink in people with acne compared to those without.
5. Your skin can act as an early warning system.
Read the full excerpt from Why We Get Sick →
Looking to understand more about your metabolic health?
Explore our health news and advice site, Metabolic Insights
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