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Knowledge statements associated with each construct
| Construct | Knowledge statement |
|---|---|
| Cause of diabetes | Eating too much sugar and other sweets is a cause of diabetes |
| Family history as a risk factor | If I have diabetes my children have a greater chance of being diabetic |
| Ability to cure diabetes | Diabetes can be cured |
| Diagnosing diabetes | A fasting blood sugar level of 210 is high |
| Types of diabetes | There are two types of diabetes |
