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I'm at high risk for diabetes but i am not sure how to find out if i have it for sure. told not to worry because i'm skinny. is there a blood test?

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Yes: I'm sorry someone lied to you about thin people being immune. Screening for diabetes by checking the blood glucose is part of one's regular blood work. If you have a strong family history of type II diabetes, you can often keep it at bay by staying fit.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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