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11/14/09 10:01 AM

"I'm newly diagnosed type2. My hair has started falling out in significant amounts. I'm not on meds. How can I stop this and will it self-correct?"
Asked By: merylmusgrave  
Category: Type 2

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11/19/09 08:01 PM

Hello merylmusgrave
Please ask your primary care provider to order blood tests for thyroid function. A symptom of hypothyroidism is hair loss. People with diabetes are at more risk for thyroids problems. There is a medication to help support thyroid function and you may need this .
Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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