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I had a blood test a year ago. everything was fine. i am worried could i have developed diabetes by now?

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Depends: Are you overweight or otherwise at risk for diabetes? You are unlikely to develop type I diabetes at 20 years old. Things can change in a years time, so talk to your doctor about your risk factors, and if needed another blood test could be done.

Answered 9/29/2016

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I had a blood test a year ago. everything was fine. i am worried could i have developed diabetes by now?

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