Infographic: The Young Epidemic, The Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Type 2 diabetes is generally thought of as a middle-aged or elderly person's disease. But over the past two decades, there has been a rising incidence of type 2 diabetes among children. 

Check out this infographic created by GOOD magazine with Column Five, a company that specializes in infographics, social public relations and content strategy. It provides an interesting visual look at the trend - and what's behind it.