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"Q: My sister has &amp;quot;double diabetes.&amp;quot; What is that?\nA: It means your sister has both type 1 and type 2 diabetes &amp;#8212;and it&amp;#39;s a problem that doctors have been seeing more often. In type 1, the pancreas doesn&amp;#39;t produce enough insulin, the hormone that helps cells convert sugar into energy. In type 2, the pancreas produces insulin, but the body is unable to use it properly. How does someone get both? If a type 1 diabetic becomes very overweight, she may develop type 2. If someone starts with type 2 and doesn&amp;#39;t keep the disease in check, her pancreas may give out, leading to type 1. Having a first-degree relative with diabetes doubles your risk, so you should mention your sister&amp;#39;s condition to your doctor. Regular testing for the disease doesn&amp;#39;t usually start until age 45, but you may need to be screened sooner. Diabetes can be preventable if you exercise and maintain a healthy weight."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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