Study says one-third of Americans will have diabetes by 2050

U.S.-- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that by 2050, one-third of American adults will likely be diabetic.  Since the U.S. already spends more than $175 billion a year for diabetes, health officials are getting worried.

Obesity numbers are getting higher, which is linked to type two diabetes.  One study says more than 66% of Texas adults are overweight, ranking Texas 13th in the nation for obesity.  It also says 9.8% have diabetes in Texas, putting it 9th in the nation.

Doctors say the best way to prevent diabetes is to drop the pounds.  They say if an overweight person loses 5-7 percent of their current weight, it can greatly decrease the risk of diabetes.