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What Is The Main Reason Of Diabetes?
Is It True That The Main Cause of Diabetes Is Eating Too Much Sugar?
I know that it can be hereditary and that it's more common for people who suffer with obesity have a higher risk of it, but if you eat a lot of sugar, are you at risk for it too? Just curious!
I know that it can be hereditary and that it's more common for people who suffer with obesity have a higher risk of it, but if you eat a lot of sugar, are you at risk for it too? Just curious!
Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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Diabetes, can come to you specially if you already have a family history that predisposes you to it. A sedentary life with a poor diet, or being overweight can contribute to acquiring Type II Diabetes. Its not just eating lots of sugar that land you into this...
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