Diabetes risk higher among LGBQ teens than heterosexual teens, study finds

(Northwestern University) In the largest study of its kind to report differences in physical activity and obesity by sex and sexual orientation, obesity was more likely among lesbian, bisexual and questioning female youth than heterosexual female peers. Additionally, lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning youth are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, be obese and engage in less physical activity and more sedentary activities than heterosexual youth.