WHY?
As it's just been reported that the number of children and teenagers with the condition has risen 14% in a single year! Remember this is a condition that normally affected people who are in their 40's! No one should get it when they are a teenager!
New figures reveal more than 600 young people were suffering from the condition last year, the majority of whom are aged 15 to 19 amid a “hugely disturbing trend” in youth obesity.
It costs more than £2000 a year to treat someone with drugs to manage the underlining issues and the problems caused by complications costs the UK £20 billion a year!
Just imagine the costs for 50 years! For one person!
The new data from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) showed that eight in ten of those with the illness, which was unheard of among children 18 years ago, were clinically obese. Which ties the root cause back to diet (as lots of doctors have been saying for decades.)
But the NHS aren't moving quickly enough - which is why I want you to share our petition on social media. PLEASE....
It's also why I went on the radio to promote Type 2 Diabetes awareness and a HUGE thanks to RADIO Diamond for having me on as well.
Pics to follow on the Facebook page I am sure ... www.facebook.com/type2diabetesfree