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Can stress aggravate or increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes ?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stress/DM: Stress can affect blood sugar levels & can complicate treatment.

Answered 8/3/2013

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