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Am i at risk for diabetes if overweight only?
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Yes: Overweight and obesity put you at risk for prediabetes and diabetes. I would recommend screening if you are in this category. The tests are very simple: just blood testings. See your doctor for further discussion.
Answered 10/4/2016
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