At what age are most people diagnosed with diabetes?

At what age are most people diagnosed with diabetes?
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Most people diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes are diagnosed after the age of 30, but generally before the age of 40. This isn't when people get diabetes, just when people are diagnosed. You could have diabetes for several years prior to getting diagnosed.
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