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Most people don't want to get type 2 diabetes, and they'd like to know how they can prevent it. I have a few suggestions based on the risk factors for the disease.
1. Your risk increases when you're over 40 years old.
One strategy to reduce your risk is to avoid ever being over 40 years old. You might consider remaining 39 for the rest of your life, although this could significantly reduce your chances of ever getting Social Security.
Another option would be to ride your...
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