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Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and is being followed by a worldwide epidemic of diabetes. Thirty-four million Americans have diabetes and 88 million more have prediabetes and are at increased risk of developing the disease. Many of those with prediabetes are unaware that they have it. People who are obese have a five times greater risk of developing diabetes than people who are of a normal weight. Diabetes is a major health problem in the United States. It’s characterized by an inability to keep blood-sugar levels consistent.