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Could eating sugar or overeating contribute more to getting type ii diabetes than obesity?
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Both : Excessive sugar intake can lead to an increased risk of both obesity and type 2 diabetes. Likewise, obesity is a risk factor for diabetes.
Answered 9/29/2016
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