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Gaining Weight Later in Life Ups Diabetes Risk

Posted on Jun 22, 2010

According to new research from the Journal of American Medical Association, that midlife belly can significantly raise your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.  As reported in Businessweek, individuals over 50 who gained 20 pounds or more nearly nearly tripled their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to those who kept their weight steady over 50. Click here to read more.