Childhood obesity quadruples risk of developing type 2 diabetes: Journal of the Endocrine Society. Obesity and Diabetes are epidemic health problems. Obesity affects 12.7 million children and teens in US. 3600 new type 2 diabetes cases diagnosed each year (age 25). Conclusions: 1 in 11 adults has type 2 diabetes. 415 million people worldwide. Heavy … Continue reading Healthy Kids: Risk of Diabetes