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Conditions Education Center Diabetes
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Diabetes is known to be a hereditary condition, meaning that it runs in families.
Type 1 diabetes begins in childhood and is relatively common; nearly 1 child in 400 develops the condition.
Type 2 diabetes is more likely to occur in adults who are overweight. Excess body fat prevents insulin from working properly.
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Hypertension;
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Smoking;
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Lack of exercise;
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Obesity; and
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A diet that is high in saturated fat. |
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