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• 50 Years
• 31/03/2021

Is type 2 diabetes curable?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 0+ Yrs

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Type 2 diabetes is a long term condition and it can be controlled by medication and lifestyle changes

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