Dr. Shamsher Kaur Lakhian M.D.

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• The New Stem Cell Treatment that May Finally Cure Diabetes

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• When Could Polydipsia Be a Sign of Something Serious?

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• Can Aspirin Lower the Risk of Diabetes?

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