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Teen boy checking blood sugar

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2017

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Teen boy checking blood sugar

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The study found a rise in the rate of new cases of diabetes in youths under the age of 20.

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Researchers found a rise in the rate of new cases of diabetes in youths under the age of 20. Understanding why certain youths are more at risk may help inform future prevention and treatment efforts.
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NIH Research Matters

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Teen boy checking blood sugar