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Athlete's foot on r foot between 2 toes (gone), and now athlete's foot on l foot between 2 toes. does this mean diabetes?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not Quite.: Having an athletes foot infection does constitute a diagnosis of diabetes. To remove all doubt, consult with a family physician for clarification.

Answered 8/23/2017

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