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During the last 30 years, the number of fast-food restaurants more than doubled nationwide.
Eating fast food can result in high levels of insulin, which has been linked to rising incidences of Type 2 Diabetes. In fact, more than 600,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year. Eating at fast food restaurants more than twice per week is associated with more weight gain and insulin resistance in otherwise healthy young adults.