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Causes of Type 2 Diabetes

Complex causes of Type 2 diabetes: Multiple factors contribute to its development, including genetics, environment, diet, and exercise habits.
Importance of management: Even without medications, ongoing medical management through regular clinic visits is crucial.
Type 2 diabetes in children: Increasingly common in children mainly due to rising obesity rates; it involves the body's impaired use of insulin leading to high blood sugar.
Risk factors: Overweight status, physical inactivity, family history, certain ethnicities, puberty, and maternal gestational diabetes increase risk.
Proactive lifestyle: Healthy eating, regular physical activity, and routine screening help manage or delay progression.

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