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2011-06-25

Diabetes

The number of adults with diabetes in the world has more than doubled since 1980, according to a new study.

Sources: BBC

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2011-06-25

Diabetes

The number of adults with diabetes in the world has more than doubled since 1980, according to a new study.

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