Doctors highlight links between weight and diabetes

Almost one third of Irish people think they are overweight, a new survey revealed today

Doctors highlight links between weight and diabetes
Sun, 08 Nov, 2009 - 14:25

Almost one third of Irish people think they are overweight, a new survey revealed today.

Figures published ahead of World Diabetes Day revealed 34% of women think they are carrying extra weight compared to just a quarter of men.

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