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Do you think i should wait to get tested for diabetes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Symptomatic?: Do you have possible symptoms? Symptoms of diabetes can include ^ thirst, ^ urination, ^ hunger, weight v, fatigue, blurred vision, ^ blood pressure, frequent infections and poor healing of sores. If you are symptomatic, don't wait.

Answered 9/28/2016

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