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A member asked:
Im in my late teens with a hormonal imbalance but i weigh 134 lbs im resistant to insulin. does that mean its guaranteed i will get diabetes?
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No: No but you have a much higher chance. So it is important to seek good medical care from a specialist to make sure you are treated properly so those types of problems do not develop later in life.
Answered 10/13/2012
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