The rising tide of those afflicted with Type 2 diabetes is closely following the numbers of those individuals throughout the world classified as obese. An individual is 90% more likely to be afflicted with diabetes if he or she is overweight. This segment of the population has been literally growing for more than 15 years and the pace of growth is actually increasing! Additionally, the average of those individuals classified as obese lowers every year and children as young as 10 to 12 years old are now afflicted with Type 2 diabetes and their ability to drop excess pounds is hampered by their lifestyle. Parents be aware, your children are getting sicker daily and their eating habits are the cause. Please help them eliminate fatty foods and deserts from their daily routine of eating, especially junk foods. Check with your doctor for suggestions and a checkup.