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Prevention

To prevent the development of type 2 diabetes, lose weight if you are more than 20 percent overweight, and maintain weight within healthy limits.
Exercise regularly.
There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes.
People with diabetes should get regular eye examinations to aid in early detection and treatment of diabetes-related vision disorders (diabetic retinopathy).

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