I agree. My parent’s generation never had the problem of diabetes like we have today. The problem comes from a increased incidence of obesity that results from the high availability of foods high in sugar and other carbohydrates. What our grandmothers would only cook for a Sunday dinner’s apple pie desert can now come easily from a multitude of sources 24 hours a day. And apple pie is just for starters. I think diabetes is one of the contributors to heart disease.
You are right. My Mom used to go to town once every 2 weeks. She would buy an 8 pack of Pepsi in bottles for a family of 5. What a treat. Today that is 3 44 ounce drinks at the C store. Availability is a major factor in today’s obesity and diabetes problems.