Apparently many medical Doctors are reluctant to tell parents when their children are overweight:

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/12/06/most-doctors-dont-tell-parents-kids-are-overweight

and overweight teens are likely to have trouble managing their diabetes

http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_20511541/heavy-teenagers-face-tough-fight-against-diabetes

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