Because "red-state" Americans like you are too lazy to get any exercise and spent too much time stuffing themselves full of Big Macs, Whoppers, and other junk food. Don't blame scientists for the fact that you eat too much and don't get enough exercise. Scientists at Scripps and Salk have been working hard to unravel the intracacies of diabetes. (But in the case of this disease, it's a "rear-guard" action -- an attempt to "clean up" after the lifestyle-mess that Americans have made for themselves).
Oh, so enlightened blue state liberals don't cause harm to their bodies by lifestyle choices?
Ever hear of AIDS?
TROLL
Looks like you let your pants down, huh? 'Red State Americans?'
Just to fill your empty head with some facts, It's not Whoppers that cause diabetes, it's the carbohydrates; pasta, potatoes, bread, and alcohol. The only part of a burger that is unhealthy is the bun.
As for exercise, I'd welcome any attempt on your part to keep up with me, but don't hold out much hope.
Finally, academicians are not scientists; the real scientists work for private concerns and produce results, not grant applications.
" Those who can do...
Those who can't, teach."