VIDEO: More food, less exercise cause Type 2 diabetes to rise among teens

Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern in Minnesota and the nation. More and more, teens struggle with this form of diabetes.

One St. Paul physician says, “One out of five adolescents is now obese, and one out of three is categorized as overweight.” Those teens are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

ThreeSixty journalists Francesca Alfano and Belinda Ampofo along with University of Minnesota mentor Charlie Fiergola report on this rising trend.

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