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How can i help prevent my overweight child from getting diabetes mellitus type 2?
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See below: The best method, and most important is weight loss. Which needs to accomplished through a proper diet and regular aerobic exercise. Other than those, there are no other preventative options.
Answered 6/6/2012
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Weight loss: The best was you can prevent your child from developing diabetes is to help them lose weight and return to a normal weight for their age, sex, and height. Controlling their diet and encouraging regular physical activity will help with this.
Answered 12/15/2012
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