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1. Source: IDF Diabetes Atlas, (4th edition, 2009) International Diabetes Federation, October 2009. 2. Williams RC, Barnett AH, Claffey N, et al. The potential impact of on general health: a consensus view. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008;24:1635-1643. 3. J Can Dent Assoc 2010;76:a24

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