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Dallas (AP) - The mother of a 9-year-old diabetic who died as she lay beside a bag of candy and other sweets has been accused of helping cause her death by failing to help the girl manage the disease and giving her high-glucose foods.

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  1. adjective Having the taste of sugar or a substance containing or resembling sugar, as honey or saccharin.
  2. adjective Containing or derived from sugar.
  3. adjective Retaining some natural sugar; not dry: a sweet wine.

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