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  • Treating Diabetes

    About this chat

    Need to understand what leads to diabetes? Want to find out how genetics can cause you to become diabetic? Concerned about the health of a loved one?

    Get answers about the latest treatments in medicine, from insulin pumps to continuous glucose monitors.

    Type 2 diabetes risks:

    • Age over 45 years
    • Heart disease
    • High blood cholesterol level
    • Not getting enough exercise
    • Polycystic ovary disease (in women)
    • Obesity
    • Genetics 

    About the doctor

    Dr. Rakesh Patel is a diabetes expert and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

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  • About Diabetes

    Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States. A silent disease, many people first become aware that they have diabetes when they develop one of its life-threatening complications.

    Press play on the chat above to learn more about diabetes and treatment options.

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