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Finger on right hand numb, also my upper arm area. i have hypothyroidism and a low iron could i have diabetes? i also work in an office and type alot
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Your symptoms: are probably work related. Why you would think that you have diabetes? Do you have any symptoms of diatbetes or family history of diabetes ? Are you owerweight? If you have any worries about having diabetes get tested.
Answered 1/15/2015
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