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An unhealthy lifestyle increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes more significantly in women than in men.
Healthcare providers should emphasize lifestyle changes, particularly for women, to reduce diabetes risk.
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Een ongezonde leefstijl verhoogt bij vrouwen in sterkere mate dan bij mannen het risico op het krijgen van type 2 diabetes.
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The claim is based on observational data from general practice.
Source
Diabetes
Guy E.H.M. Rutten et al. · Bohn Stafleu van Loghum eBooks · 2021
DOI 10.1007/978-90-368-2707-2_19
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