# Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common among young women

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- DW, 2026-08-10 06:06 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/type-2-diabetes-in-young-women-increasingly-common/a-78251712?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> British researchers say type 2 diabetes is becoming more prevalent among women under 40. They report that this group is experiencing the strongest growth in rates. The condition is frequently missed in women or identified only after a delay. By then, it may be too late to reverse its progression.