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October 20, 2022
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 42-year-old woman of Hispanic descent. At my annual physical, my clinician suggested I be screened for diabetes. I was surprised.[...]
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August 28, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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