Obesity, weight gain in middle age associated with increased risk of diabetes among older adults

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 23:31 in Health & Medicine

For individuals 65 years of age and older, obesity, excess body fat around the waist and gaining weight after the age of 50 are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, according to a new study.

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