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Diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions
10. Why does being overweight or obese put
me at risk for developing diabetes?
Your weight affects your health in many ways. Being overweight can
keep your body from making and using insulin properly. It can also
cause high blood pressure. Overweight people are twice as likely to
develop type 2 diabetes as people who are not overweight. You can
reduce your risk of developing this type of diabetes by losing
weight and by increasing your physical activity.
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