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Type 2 diabetes

Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; Diabetes - type 2

Everyone over 45 should have blood glucose checked at least every3 years. Regular testing of random blood glucose should begin at a younger age and be performed more often if you are at particular risk for diabetes.

Maintain a healthy body weight and keep an active lifestyle to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

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