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Diabetic Dieters Take Big Risks

Skipping insulin as weight-loss technique leads to early death

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 27, 2008 8:10 AM CST

(Newser) – Psychologists studying eating habits in type 1 diabetics have found that women who cut back on their insulin as a weight management tactic—and 30% do—triple their chances of dying young. Women who restrict their insulin use have higher rates of kidney disease and... Read full story »

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