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October 1, 2000

Diagnosis and Symptoms

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Question from Mesa, Arizona, USA:

Is it possible for hypoglycemia to turn into diabetes? My mother developed diabetes at age 25. I am 18 years old and have hypoglycemia. Are my chances greater of getting diabetes because of my hypoglycemia?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Low blood sugars may be a relatively late symptom of prediabetes due to inappropriate release of insulin from damaged beta cells. Ask your doctors for further tests.

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