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News|Slideshows|February 14, 2019
3 New Diabetes Studies, in Brief
Author(s)Mark L. Fuerst
Findings: a heart-healthy lifestyle reduces DM risk; 1 egg a day may protect against T2DM; and a new genetic risk score may improve DM diagnosis.
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