People of south Asian heritage have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes, with a significant increase in diagnoses among under-40s, especially in deprived areas and certain ethnic groups.
The rise in type 2 diabetes in young people is strongly associated with being overweight, particularly carrying fat around internal organs and the waist, with genetic predisposition playing a significant role.
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