Obesity and almost no amount of physical exercise is the key reason for most number of teenagers suffering from diabetes Type-2. The health officials are more concerned now because in earlier times, Type 1 diabetes was diagnosed in childhood and Type 2 typically was not diagnosed until adolescence, but the scenario is changing.

The body makes little or no amount of insulin in the patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes whereas in Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas do not make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal, often because the body does not respond well to insulin which is seen more common in people.

Now, more number of teenagers are seen to be affected with Type 2 diabetes mainly because of reduced physical activities and heaviness.

80-90% people who suffer Type 2 diabetes are seen to be overweight depending upon the kind of lifestyle they lead.

Anyone who is obese is likely to become lazy, which hampers their indulgence in any sport or physical activity, thus raising the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes.

Unfortunately, there are no ways to prevent Type 1 diabetes but with an active lifestyle, one can ensure to stay away from diabetes Type 2.