BMI During Teen Years Affects Diabetes Risk in Adulthood

New research revealed adults who gained more weight during their teenage years and early 20s had a higher risk of diabetes than those who maintained a stable weight. Researchers also noted a greater risk of adult-onset diabetes in teens who already had a high BMI. Attard SM, et al. "Longitudinal trajectories of BMI and cardiovascular disease risk: The national longitudinal study of adolescent health" Obesity 2013; 21: 2180-2188.