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Diabetes affect the level of glucose in the blood and in body cells. true?

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YES: Glucose goes everywhere! blood, brain, liver, vessels, feet, kidnys, eyes etc. You get the pic? Thats why diabetics get foot ulcers, cataracts, kidney damage that may require dialysis etc.

Answered 10/8/2013

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