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I'm a type 1 diabetic, and 18 years old. is my body more exposed to illnesses due to my diabetes, or am i just about the same as everyone else?
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Wording confusing: A diabetic is not necessarily "exposed" more than anyone else. Exposure is a term that means you were in the presence of the agent to which you were exposed. That is determined by your movements/ not your illness. Diabetes can make healing slower and some illnesses more worrisome. Learning about the condition & how to be vigilant enough to avoid common problems in diabetics should help you.
Answered 5/22/2013
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