Type 2 diabetes has begun to increase in children and teens excessively. This has become a problem because it clearly shows how much the environments we live in today are affecting our lifestyles and habits. It has been described as a ‘new epidemic’ and the amount of children being diagnosed is increasing. The long term health implication can be a horrible consequence as a child or teen. It is a chronic condition that is affecting the way children's bodies metabolizes sugar. This can then become more concerning if children are unable control their condition by maintaining a healthy diet they will need to use medication and doses of insulin. Symptoms include tiredness, blurry vision, etc. It is not healthy for a teen to be tired all the time,
