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Woulda bad diet in childhood mess up your blood sugar control permanently?i eat healthy now as a teenager, andadult.would this have effect on present?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Healthy : Your previous bad eating habits should have no effect on you as long as you keep eating healthy.Congratulations.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

Woulda bad diet in childhood mess up your blood sugar control permanently?i eat healthy now as a teenager, andadult.would this have effect on present?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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