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(NBC News) -- Obesity and diabetes: The combination's so common today doctors now call the deadly duo "Diabesity."
Doctors say overweight people develop type 2 diabetes at a shocking rate -- even kids!
Kate Glasenapp, Diabetes Center for Healthy Living: "What's happening is sugars are going up because the body can not keep up with the weight."
Diabesity can lead to a lifetime of health trouble, including heart disease, joint disease, lung problems, and chronic illness. But there's help.
Hospitals and clinics around the country have focus programs, to help patients revamp eating habits, start exercising and lose weight.
New medications seem to help, too. Hormone treatments enhance blood sugar control and help patients shed pounds
Plus the FDA is expected to approve an inhaled insulin this year.
