Diabetes on the increase

I doubt this one (which is being widely reported) suprised anyone.

From ABC:

"The occurrence of new cases of type-II diabetes has doubled over the past three decades, a report in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation says.

"Most, but not all, of the increase in diabetes occurred in people who were obese - those with a body mass index of 30 or more." lead author Dr Caroline S Fox said. "

and later:

"They suggest that "changes in dietary and physical activity patterns that are independent of changes in body weight may also contribute to the present findings".

For example, the team says another study shows "consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is an independent risk factor for diabetes, even after adjustment for weight gain"."