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New First-ever Guidelines for Type 2 Kids

Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013

Step One – Start on insulin, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics which has issued guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers aged 10 to 18.

Never Too Young to Get Healthy

Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Obesity rates in children call for early patient education on healthy lifestyles.

Type 1 to Triple, Type 2 to Quadruple in Youth

Posted: Monday, December 03, 2012

The numbers of young people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are likely to rise dramatically during the next 40 years, particularly among minority populations.

Child Obesity Risks Greater than Thought

Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought.

Twenty Minutes of Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk

Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Just 20 minutes of exercise a day can protect kids from diabetes.

Using Antibiotics in Babies May Increase Risk for Obesity and Diabetes

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

New research suggests that giving babies antibiotics between the ages of 10 months and 3 years may increase their chances of being overweight in childhood.

Children with Type 2 Diabetes Progress More Rapidly to Complications than Those Diagnosed as Adults

Posted: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Many are unable to control A1c and many develop markers of risk for cardiovascular complications....

Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012

Rising childhood obesity in America has brought more cases of type 2 diabetes in youth. A combination of 2 diabetes drugs was more effective in treating youth with type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, according to a new study.

Type 2 More Dangerous in Children

Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012

Alarming increases of type 2 diabetes in children are no closer to being managed successfully and more aggressive treatment is needed at the start of diagnosis due to the fact that one drug is not enough to control blood sugars.

Fiber Use in Teens Lowers Heart and Diabetes Risks

Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2011

Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease.