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There are predisposing risk factors for type 2 diabetes that can be reviewed.
Understanding risk factors can help in tailoring prevention strategies for individuals.
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we review the predisposing risk factors for, prevention, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
John P. Kirwan et al. · Comprehensive physiology · 2023
DOI 10.1002/j.2040-4603.2023.tb00259.x
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