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Old 09-10-2007, 11:37 AM
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Types and Causes of Diabetes
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:42 AM
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What an interesting read...thanks for sharing!
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Very interesting article. Thanks for posting!

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Thanks.

I'm not convinced about the insulin resistance assertions in type 2's. It's something I'd like to read about more.
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Old 09-11-2007, 05:33 AM
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Thanks.

I'm not convinced about the insulin resistance assertions in type 2's. It's something I'd like to read about more.
Just curious, what were you not convinced about?
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