ORLANDO, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting a sharp rise in diabetes for people in the U.S. under the age of 20.
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An upward trend suggests as many as 220,000 young people could have Type 2 diabetes by 2060.
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That is nearly a 700% increase.
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Type 1 diabetes is more common in young people, which can be genetic.
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However, Type 2 diabetes is caused by diet and lifestyle habits.
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