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What is diabetes? what causes it?
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Diabetes: Diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar, if not treated properly, is higher than the normal range. There are three different types of diabetes. At your age it is probably type 2 diabetes when your pancreas makes a lot of insulin but not enough to control your blood sugar. If you think (or know) you have diabetes go to your family doctor as soon as you can.
Answered 12/1/2014
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