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Can a person develop diabetes from consuming too much sugar over a period of time ?
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Yes and No: Clearly too mkuch sugar contributes to overweight and subsequently to Obesity which can often lead to Diabetes in some people but not in everyone. So it is all relative to your body weight, If you are overweight, I would definitely advise you to cut down on your sugar intake.
Answered 5/28/2015
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