May 24, 2002, Newsletter Issue #17: Causes of Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes) most frequently occurs in adults, although it is being seen in more children. While the exact cause is uncertain, it is believed that an interplay of heredity/genetic predisposition, and environmental factors such as a sedentary lifestyle or overweight, can contribute.

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