Diabetes Is A Growing Problem For Young, Slim Women

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Type 2 diabetes is typically pegged as a problem for two kinds of people: The middle-aged or older, and the obese. But a slew of newly diagnosed patients defy both of those stereotypes: They're young, slim women who, surprisingly, also eat a healthy diet; things that most of us learn prevents diseases like diabetes. But in fact, recent reports say that 15% of people with type 2 diabetes aren't overweight. Why? They're "skinny-fat," stressed and may have a genetic predisposition for diabetes, according to doctors. More »Post from: Blisstree
 
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