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For what reasons is a baby born with diabetes?

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Confusing question: In three decades I have never seen or heard of a baby with diabetes at birth. I suppose it is possible but would be exceedingly rare. Perhaps you are confusing this with another issue.

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Answered 5/18/2013

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