unfortunately almost a third of all diabetics may be more prone to certain types of fungal infections (candidiasis) or oral thrush. many diabetics are also at a greater risk for secondary bacterial infections such as folliculitis (infection of the hair follicles) carbuncles (deep soft tissue infections) and paronychia (infections around the nail bed). many of these infections may present initially as a rash. therefore any suspected rash (on a diabetic) should be evaluated by your physician.
can diabetes lead to a rash? is it common for diabetics to get rashes?