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A member asked:

Is it possible to be hypoglycemic and not be diabetic? i know my sugar drops because i know the symptoms. my last test was negative.

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Yes: Diabetes is high blood sugar not low sugar. Only with medications can diabetics develop hypoglycemia.

Dr David agreed

Answered 10/6/2014

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