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Dr i am 22 and how does diabetes affect sex life and what are the precautions to be taken .. my hb1ac is 6.1% now?

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A1c: An A1c of 6.1% is OK. Your sex life should not be an issue with your good control of your diabetes. Well done!

Answered 1/10/2015

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