i have a lumps under my skin after eating or drinking sweets

[yef]

I have noticed lately that after drinking and eating a generous amount of sweet ( especially the sweet  juices) i see bumps under my forearms, my fingers and also my feet. Is it a sing that I my body is starting to have trouble dealing with my sugar level. There is a diabetes history in my family and that makes me concerned. The lumps are itchy and when scratch they grow in size and will last a day or two.
Please enlighten me on this condition.

[yef]

Hello thanks for the answer,
I usually cut my hair very short and I make sure i clean them well every morning during the shower. I was more afraid that my body was not transforming the amount of sugar i consumed. My only concern is to know if this is a warning that I am very exposed to diabetes, or is it normal after all.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be infected hair follicles or boils. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. Hair follicles that are blocked by greasy creams, petroleum jelly, or similar products are more vulnerable to infection. Recurrent boils are found in diabetes, HIV infection, or other immune system disorders. So please get your blood sugar evaluated.

I hope that helps. Take care and regards.