Manter o peso ideal e um estilo de vida ativo pode evitar o diabetes tipo 2.
Não existe nenhuma maneira de prevenir o diabetes tipo 1.
Para evitar as complicações do diabetes, consulte seu médico pelo menos 4 vezes ao ano. Fale sobre quaisquer problemas que você tiver.
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