Diabetes is a growing problem among all ethnic, age and socio-economic groups, but experts say it has reached alarming proportions among Hispanics living near the U.S.-Mexico border, driven by factors including obesity, poverty, a lack of health coverage and poor diet. (with video) Read more» 
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