Allergy
Some patients have an allergic reaction to certain pills or insulin that are meant to treat their diabetes. The allergic reaction can surface as skin rashes on your torso, hands and legs. If you are one of them, you should consult your doctor and get these allergies checked. Your doctor may prescribe other medications to avoid these allergic reactions. In some cases, a diabetic patient can also experience bumps, dimpled markings and skin rashes on the injected area of the body as a result of insulin injection.
Fungal Infections
Those who are suffering from diabetes are susceptible to fungal infections and it can be the reason behind the rashes on your legs. The yeast like fungus will result in red and itchy rashes, that is often surrounded with scales and blisters. These infections are more common in warm and moist areas of the skin. Other fungal infections that are associated with diabetes are athlete’s foot, ringworm as well as vaginal yeast infections. It is best to consult your doctor for appropriate treatment or medication to stop the infection.
