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No, diabetes does not cause hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, people with HS are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. This increased risk may be related to unbalanced hormone levels and ongoing inflammation in people with HS, which can prevent insulin from working properly and potentially trigger diabetes in the Show Full Answer

No, diabetes does not cause hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, people with HS are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. This increased risk may be related to unbalanced hormone levels and ongoing inflammation in people with HS, which can prevent insulin from working properly and potentially trigger diabetes in the long term.

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