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from their parents. They can also develop diabetes later in life
due to unhealthy habits such as eating unhealthy foods and
lack of physical exercises.

Symptoms of diabetes
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Symptoms of diabetes include:

(a) Frequent urination;

(b) Rapid weight loss;

(c) Feeling thirsty even after drinking water;

(d) Feeling tired all the time;

(e) Poor eyesight vision;

(f) Wounds that heal slowly; and

(g) Numbness in hands or feet.

Prevention of diabetes

Diabetes can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. This
includes eating properly and controlling body weight. Regular
exercise can also lower the risk of diabetes.

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1. What three symptoms indicate that a person has diabetes?

2. How can regular exercise help reduce risks of getting

diabetes?

3. Why do healthy eating habits prevent diabetes?

Asthma

Asthma is a disease that affects the respiratory system. A
person can be born with asthma from their parents or get it later
in life due to environmental factors. Asthma can be triggered

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