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Symptoms of diabetes in athlete? 17. super sleepy even if i have a full meal after exercise, bounding pulse, higher hr with exertion than usual.

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Diabetes Sx?: 18 F notes: Symptoms of diabetes in athlete? 17. super sleepy even if i have a full meal after exercise, bounding pulse, higher hr with exertion than usual. ANS: These are not symptoms of diabetes. Keep a diary of this and discuss with your Dr.

Answered 12/1/2016

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