Many type 2 diabetes patients lack potentially lifesaving knowledge about their disease, researchers find

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Many type 2 diabetes patients lack potentially lifesaving knowledge about their disease, researchers find
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The body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively often results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic disease affecting hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Disease management is crucial to avoid negative long-term outcomes, such as limb amputation or heart disease.

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