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Series The Truth About Diabetes

Why southern Asians are more at risk from diabetes

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Even though Type 2 diabetes is associated with being overweight, if you’re south Asian you don’t actually need to carry that much fat to be at risk. Nutritionist Chaya Ranasinge explains the genetic reasons for this. Image: Sri Lankan cricket supporters Credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

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