Children who are obese, had a low birth weight, or have a family history of obesity or signs of insulin resistance, should be monitored regularly for diabetes. — Positive Parenting
Type 2 diabetes, once largely confined to adults, is increasingly being seen in teenagers, and even pre-teens.
This shift is being fuelled by the rising rates of childhood obesity, sedentary lifestyles and high-calorie diets.
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