‘I Want to Be Healthy’: Economic, cultural barriers lead to disparities in Type 2 diabetes rate

Many people can reverse their risk for Type 2 diabetes using diet and exercise. Our investigators examine why diabetes is such a pervasive problem.
Published: Feb. 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM EST
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(InvestigateTV) — Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the world.

According to a 2023 study, the number of people with the potentially deadly condition is expected to double in the next 25 years.

Unlike chronic diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, or even arthritis, many people can reverse their risk for Type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise.

So why is it such a pervasive problem?

Investigative Reporter Kristin Crowley went to Colorado in search of that answer.