SKIN AND DIABETES

Skin manifestations associated with diabetes mellitus are common and, with close scrutiny, can occur in most, if not all, patients. Little i nformation is available on what common pathophysiologic thread is resp onsible for the skin manifestation and diabetes. Although controlled s tudies are lacking, a recognition of the skin manifestations, treatmen t, and prognosis will help patients and their caregivers to understand treatment alternatives more clearly.