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36 y/o female. blood test came back with with low blood calcium and high blood glucose. i didn't eat/drink before the test. what could this indicate?

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See below: 1. Many things can cause low calcium including vitamin d deiciency, low magnesium, and absorption problems. 2. High glucose may indicate diabetes or prediabetes. Discuss these labs with your doctor.

Answered 7/3/2013

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