>Skinny people get Type-2 diabetes too. I didn't say they didn't. The OP said "most" people who get type 2 aren't fat. I merely asked for any evidence. Edit

>Skinny people get Type-2 diabetes too. I didn't say they didn't. The OP said "most" people who get type 2 aren't fat. I merely asked for any evidence. Edit: OP didn't actually say that. But: >Just look at family and ethnic correlation. "People of different racial and ethnic groups are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have a higher risk for these deadly diseases. This is partly because these populations are more likely to be overweight, have high blood pressure and have type 2 diabetes. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/lower-your-risk/nonmodifiables.html#sthash.eOkMBpmR.dpuf" http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/lower-your-risk/nonm... I'd say "family" is much the same, since eating habits are learned at home. I realize not everyone with Type-2 can help it. I also realize there are many overweight people who can.