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I have symptoms of diabetes since june. hunger, weakness, thirst and fatigue. barrage of blood test are normal. what else can cause this? thanks

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Kidney disease: Get a urinalysis and a test of urinary concentrating ability. You may have an interstitial nephritis if you are urinating a lot, as a diabetic would, but without high blood sugar. Bloodwork here is often normal until later. Just an idea.

Answered 10/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have symptoms of diabetes since june. hunger, weakness, thirst and fatigue. barrage of blood test are normal. what else can cause this? thanks

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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