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I often get lower abdominal pain in a throbbing sensation or like im being punched and i often want chocolate. when analysing my symptoms it said i could be type 1 diabetic do you think this is true or is it something else?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Not likely: While your chocolate cravings in the setting of abdominal pain may be linked to hypoglycemia, it is not likely that you have type 1 diabetes. Early type 2 diabetes cannot be excluded and best will be to discuss your symptoms with your doc at your annual well visit.

Answered 5/16/2020

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A member asked:

I often get lower abdominal pain in a throbbing sensation or like im being punched and i often want chocolate. when analysing my symptoms it said i could be type 1 diabetic do you think this is true or is it something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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