Visit Your GP Before Diabetes Visits You, Australian Medical Association

 14.07.2008 06:14   medicalnewstoday.com

People with a family history of diabetes and those carrying extra weight should visit their GP to learn how to minimise the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, AMA Vice President Dr Gary Speck said , as National Diabetes Week kicked off. "You can't change your family history or genetic make-up, but with the help of your family doctor you can prevent or delay the development of diabetes through lifestyle changes," Dr Speck said.

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