Is the increase of diabetes due to obesity epidemic?
Is the increase of diabetes due to obesity epidemic?
The rise in diabetes and the obesity epidemic are believed to be connected, but researchers are looking at other possible causes. Endocrinologist John Merendino, MD, talks about how cost and consumption affects diagnosis.
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