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Diabetes on the Rise â€Å"There is considerable evidence for a rising epidemic of diabetes in many countries of the world, with projected numbers of affected persons, and national prevalence likely to rise† (Sicree Shaw, 2007). The United States (U.S.) alone being number three of the top ten countries worldwide, projected to see the highest rate of those affected by type II diabetes amongst its population in 2030 (Shaw, Sicree, Zimmet, 2010). A growing epidemic, attributions to urbanization, nutrition transition, as well as sedentary lifestyles have been made as fueling the sequential rise in type II diabetes (Hu, 2011). With current societal behaviors detrimental to the overall health of the U.S., it is essential to raise awareness of current risk factors to employ behavioral changes to decrease prevalence of type II diabetes. Risk Factors â€Å"Type II diabetes mellitus is a complex polygenic disorder in which common genetic variants interact with environmental factors to unmask the disease† (Lyssenko et al., 2008). Knowing your family history is a good predictive value, especially in combination with other risk factors such as obesity (Hariri et al., 2006). In a study conducted by Wang and Beydoun, it was found that in 2006 alone 66% of adults were either overweight or obese with another 34% at risk of becoming overweight with no signs of decline in the years to come (2007). In a country with over two thirds of its population at risk for developing diabetes precautionaryShow MoreRelatedThe Rise Of Diabetes1345 Words   |  6 Pagesmovie Wall-E was a fun and beloved children’s animated depiction of the future, however, the reality is, that may be the future of many Americans. The rise of obesity is growing and with-it diabetes. But what is diabetes? What causes it? 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