Obese, diabetic youths have artery plaque

"Teens and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show early warning signs of heart disease, a new study shows. Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital used ultrasound imaging to confirm the presence of fatty plaque buildup in the carotid arteries of young people who were obese or had type 2 diabetes. Carotid arteries are found in the neck and carry blood from the heart to the brain. Compared to normal-weight youths, the carotid arteries of obese youths and diabetic youths were thicker and stiffer, according to study findings. Carotid artery thickness and stiffness are risk factors for heart attack and stroke in adults" - WebMD