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1Early Bird Diabetes Research Centre, Child Health, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 6, 2002
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Type 2 diabetes is rising in children, becoming an epidemic in some areas. This review covers its scope, causes, detection, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in pediatric populations.
- Type 2 diabetes reaching epidemic levels in some Western countries.
- Growing concern among healthcare professionals regarding pediatric diabetes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the extent of the type 2 diabetes problem in children.
- To review the disease process of pediatric type 2 diabetes.
- To discuss screening, prevention, and management strategies for type 2 diabetes in children.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on pediatric type 2 diabetes.
- Analysis of current epidemiological data.
- Synthesis of information on pathophysiology and clinical management.
Main Results:
- Type 2 diabetes is a significant and growing health issue in children.
- Understanding the disease process is crucial for effective intervention.
- Comprehensive strategies are needed for screening, prevention, and management.
Conclusions:
- Urgent attention and action are required to address the rising rates of pediatric type 2 diabetes.
- Effective screening and prevention programs are essential.
- Multifaceted management approaches are necessary for affected children.
Abstract:
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in children and is reaching epidemic proportions in some western countries. Sue Howdle and Terry Wilkin examine the extent of the problem, the disease process, screening, prevention and management of type 2 diabetes.
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