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Diabetes 101: Types, symptoms, risk factors and more

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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Learn more about diabetes in this video with Diabetes Educator Megan Asterino-McGeean.

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Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

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Older age, obesity, family history. Find out what else increases your risk. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/risk-factors.html

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