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Is there any way to prevent myself from developing diabetes (i have a family history of diabetes)?
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No absolutes: Keep your weight down, fitness level up and stay away from simple sugars. You can probably delay onset at least but how big an effect genetics will have cannot be predicted yet.
Answered 8/28/2013
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