Scientists say obesity and lack of exercise contribute to the increased number of cases, as do earlier diagnosis and people living longer.
科学家说,肥胖和缺少锻炼使发病人数增加,而及早诊断可以提高寿命。
Dr. Myrlene Staten is a senior adviser for the Diabetes Research Division at the National Institutes of Health.
Myrlene Staten博士是全国卫生研究院糖尿病研究所的高级顾。
"One of the big concerns of diabetes today is that type 2 diabetes did not occur in children 30 years ago, or it was rarely seen.
“如今对糖尿病最大的担忧是,30年前,儿童不会患有2型糖尿病,或者很少见。
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There is no known cure for diabetes, but doctors say making lifestyle changes - such as maintaining a healthy weight by eating right and exercising - is the best way to treat and prevent it.
目前糖尿病尚无治愈手段,但医生说,改变生活方式,比如通过吃清淡食物和锻炼身体以保持适当的体重,这是治疗和预防最好的途径。