I'm feeling a bit concerned because ever since I recovered from COVID, I've been super thirsty and really hungry all the time. I've started doing some exercise and going for walks. Could that be causing these issues, or might it be related to my recovery?

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Once get your Diabetic and Thyroid profile done if they turn out to be normal you are perfectly healthy.

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