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Can diabetes cause shortness of breath?
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Not in itself: Diabetes can affect every system in the body in different ways. You may have another issue like a heart problem from the diabetes or from inactivity. Get up and exercise. Develop stamina. Consult with your primary care physician.
Answered 3/30/2020
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See below: I've never seen diabetes cause this unless it's DKA and you're breathing very fast to try and blow off CO2
Answered 5/7/2017
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