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California Woman Links Skin Tags to Insulin Resistance

4/19/2026

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Janet Peets, a 44-year-old from California, says her skin tags are linked to insulin resistance after years of being deemed cosmetic.
She was diagnosed in 2025 with insulin resistance and, as she states, "Skin tags are a visible marker of chronically elevated insulin."
In 10 weeks, she lost 18 pounds and regained energy through diet and exercise, documenting her journey on Instagram and urging others to listen to their bodies.

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Janet Peets, a 44-year-old from California, says her skin tags are linked to insulin resistance after years of being deemed cosmetic.
She was diagnosed in 2025 with insulin resistance and, as she states, "Skin tags are a visible marker of chronically elevated insulin."
In 10 weeks, she lost 18 pounds and regained energy through diet and exercise, documenting her journey on Instagram and urging others to listen to their bodies.