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Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)

Article Translations: (Spanish)

Marco, 18, was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago and is about to head off to college. An athlete and outdoor person, he talks about how adapting to diabetes has become part of his normal routine, and how the exercise he gets playing soccer and basketball helps him regulate his blood sugar.

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