and i try to count my calorie points and put as much insulin in me as i need for that one meal. - [scott] lenny used to get headaches and was constantly thirsty. - i had no clue what i was going through. - he has type 2 diabetes. some other typical symptoms are feeling tired, and having to visit the bathroom frequently. unlike type 1, which is mostly dictated by our genes, type 2 is something we can develop and therefore can often avoid. sadly, diabetes is getting worse in this country. the journal of the american medical association says type 2 has increased by 30% in recent years. - most of it is due to the obesity epidemic in children. we saw similar increases in white and black children. the largest increase we saw was in hispanic children. type 1 diabetes has also increased, by 21%. clearly, this is an important issue that we all need to take very seriously. it can be deadly. so far, there's no cure for diabetes. but it can be managed. - i eat healthy foods, exercise a lot, i manage my weight and i take my medication on a regular basis. - the best advice i could give other young peo