Diabetes

Obesity worldwide epidemic followed by worldwide epidemic diabetes 17 billion Americans have diabetes 16 million at risk developing diabetes Than people who are normal weight Diabetes a major problem in US characterized by inability to keep blood-sugar levels consistent 2 types of diabetes Type 1, Juvenile diabetes Type 2 maturity onset or adult onset Does not require insulin Type 2 diabetes preceded by obesity Condition called insulin resistance 60% of the money spent on type 2 diabetes due to obesity