AISD health screenings identify children at risk for Type 2 diabetes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This month, Austin Independent School District students are getting screened for a health condition you’ve likely never heard of: Acanthosis Nigricans. It’s a skin condition that can mean there are high levels of insulin in the body, which puts a child at risk for Type 2 diabetes.
The skin condition can be found behind a child’s neck. Doctors and nurses look for a light brown or black velvety, rough or thickened area on the back of the neck. High