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Type 2 Diabetes and Children - Obesity in Children

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Type 2 diabetes, long an "adult" disease, is increasing among U.S., kids, too. Rising obesity rates put kids at risk. Here's how to help your child stay healthy.

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Tags: Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, disease

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