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General Physician•Jalandhar
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If your glucose level is more than the usual level, chances are that you have diabetes. The warning signals of diabetes are mild that in the preliminary stage it is challenging to detect. Diabetes can be of two types. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of which stand crucial for an individual s knowledge to take preventive measures.

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Diabetologist•Sri Ganganagar
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If your glucose level is more than the usual level, chances are that you have diabetes. The warning signals of diabetes are mild that in the preliminary stage it is challenging to detect. Diabetes can be of two types. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of which stand crucial for an individual s knowledge to take preventive measures.

Type 1 diabetes
When your immune system damages pancreatic cells called beta cells, Type 1 diabetes occurs. They re functional in making...more
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If your glucose level is more than the usual level, chances are that you have diabetes. The warning signals of diabetes are mild that in the preliminary stage it is challenging to detect. Diabetes can be of two types. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of which stand crucial for an individual s knowledge to take preventive measures.

Type 1 diabetes
When your immune system damages pancreatic cells called beta cells, Type 1 diabetes occurs. They re functional in making...more
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Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition. It causes thicker and darker patches or streaks around joints and body areas with many creases and folds (such as knuckles, armpits, elbows, knees, and the sides and back of the neck). Acanthosis nigricans is not an infection and isn't contagious. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
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Sexologist•Haldwani
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Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that causes a dark discoloration in body folds and creases. It typically affects the armpits, groin and neck. Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by areas of dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases.
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Looks like you might be having a condition called Acanthosis nigricans which is usually due to overweight. First you need to get the tests as follows - serum insulin fasting as well as post meals. And if you are overweight, shedding few kilos would definitely help.
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Acanthosis nigricans is a condition in which the skin turns dark and thick and may feel velvety. It can appear on the neck, in folds of skin, and elsewhere on the body. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
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Gynaecologist•Kolkata
Acanthosis nigricans is a sign of pre-diabetes. So, you need medical consultation for that. Penis size is often perceived small by the patient while it's actually normal size. SO, to be sure, please consult your doctor and get the treatment, if needed, DOn't take drugs from medicine shops directly.
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Homeopath•Ludhiana
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Acanthosis nigricans can affect healthy as well ass dark complexioned people ------------so it is difficult to comment whether yours is such problem or not without a physical examination------------
myself is a homoeopath and I will recommend you few household procedures with which your blacknesss on neck can be permanently gone along with specialcreams to dislodge hyperpigmentation ------------------- consult me---------
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A person may wish to soak the neck in a bath or apply a hot compress to loosen stubborn debris. Acanthosis nigricans: While there are skin-lightening creams and scrubs that promise to reduce skin darkening associated with acanthosis nigricans, these are usually ineffective.
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