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Do type 2 diabetics hands peel? is this normal?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: No more than any one else. You may have a skin disorder like dishydrotic eczema for example.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/5/2013

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