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What are the main side effects of diabetes? is it normal for a nineteen year old to feel these symptoms , ? it is in my family history

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many: Do not wait for small (blindness, kidney failure, or foot amputation) or large (heart attacks or stroke) blood vessel diseases. If you family history puts you at risk do not wait for symptoms, have your doctor check your blood sugar.

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Answered 10/22/2012

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