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Can having lupus develop into diabetes?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Lupus: Lupus can cause body damage and damage the pancreas which in turn may cause diabetes. There is a greater chance to develop diabetes from the treatment with dteroids.

Answered 9/29/2016

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No: Lupus and diabetes are not related. Celiac disease and type 1 diabetes may occur in the same individual.

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