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Symptom: Short Term Memory Loss

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Short Term Memory Loss

Short term memory loss, also called transient memory loss, is an abnormal degree of forgetfulness and inability to recall past events. Short term memory loss is held for a short period of time, usually a maximum of twenty seconds. Short term memory loss is a symptom of diabetes because high blood sugar levels can cause irreversible damage to the blood vessels in the brain.

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i forget what i am doing 4/21/2012 at 04:47 PM
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It is getting worse and is worrying me.12/26/2011 at 09:37 PM
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repeat myself in conversation, severe impairement in remembering out-of-the-ordinary tasks (ie - appointments, meetings, pick up something at store). People tease me saying, 11/8/2011 at 11:12 AM
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lack of concentration1/10/2011 at 03:20 PM
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Last updated on Apr 23 2012 at 01:54
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