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A member asked:

My hands feel really cold and i shiver when i'm really hungry, and i'm really cold in the morning when i wake up. should i get tested for diabetes?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Not clear: Common diabetes symptoms include increased appetite and increased urination. Your symptoms seem to suggest a hypoglycemic reaction when fasting. It would be helpful to be evaluated by your primary care doctor and obtain some basic laboratory studies.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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