Right now, over 37 million Americans-over 11 percent of the U.S. population-are living with diabetes. Yet this startling number represents just a fraction of the large swath of individuals who are at risk of developing the condition: An additional 96 million Americans have pre-diabetes, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes.
Though many of the risk factors that can lead to Type 2 diabetes are well known, researchers are still identifying characteristics that can spike your odds of a problem. In fact, a new study has found one factor which could double your risk-and they say it has to do with a particular feeling many of us regularly experience. Read on to learn whether you’re at increased risk, and why researchers believe the association exists. Read more…
