CDC: Diabetes a Growing Risk to Americans Under 20

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CDC: Diabetes a Growing Risk to Americans Under 20

The number of young people under age 20 with diabetes in the U.S. is likely to increase more rapidly in future decades, according to a new study published by the CDC.

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