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Can Diabetes be Prevented?

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http://kidshealth.org/kid/diabetes_basics/what/prevention.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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The Nemours Foundation

Description

If someone has diabetes, the body either can't make insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the insulin doesn't work in the body like it should (type 2 diabetes). This article offers steps kids can take to prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Review Date

2/3/2012