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If i have grave's disease am i also more at risk of getting diabetes?

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Yes: Diabetes type 1 is a glandular autoimmune disorder( you make antibodies against your glans) like graves disease . When you have one you are more at risk to get a second one.

Answered 7/31/2012

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