Under-40s’ risk of type 2 diabetes is on the rise, a leading charity warned recently. But why is early-onset diabetes increasing, and what can we do to prevent it?

Under-40su2019 risk of type 2 diabetes is on the rise, a leading charity warned recently. But why is early-onset diabetes increasing, and what can we do to prevent it?

Why are more women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes?

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