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Why is diabetes so common in America?

I am a 16 year old male. I want to know why is diabetes so common in America?

2 Answers

Poor diets high in carbohydrates , snacks, eating late, and not enough exercise.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with obesity, due to increased rates of obesity in America, sadly, type 2 diabetes mellitus is becoming more common every day.