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Can you get type 1 diabetes vs type 2?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Either: Type 2 is the most common but you can get either type anytime.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2012

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