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For what reasons healthy diet important for people with diabetes?

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Cornerstone: Diet, exercise and weight loss are the cornerstone of diabetes therapy. Without them, you need a lot more medication, the medication doesn't work as well, and you'll develop complications sooner and die at an earlier age.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/17/2023

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