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Why southern Asians are more at risk from diabetes
Even though Type 2 diabetes is associated with being overweight, if you鈥檙e south Asian you don鈥檛 actually need to carry that much fat to be at risk. Nutritionist Chaya Ranasinge explains the genetic reasons for this.
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