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Weighing in on the issues of type 2 diabetes in children: a review

Cheryl Ann Hall1, Paul F Jacques

  • 1Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, USA. bella876@aol.com

Pediatric Physical Therapy : the Official Publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
|August 19, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly diagnosed in children, driven by obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Pediatric physical therapists play a key role in managing T2DM and preventing its serious complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly prevalent in pediatric populations globally.
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are major contributing factors to the rise of T2DM in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the clinical aspects of T2DM in children, including risk, etiology, screening, identification, complications, management, and prevention.
  • To define the role of pediatric physical therapists in the comprehensive management of pediatric T2DM.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current literature on T2DM in children.

Main Results:

  • T2DM is diagnosed in children at significantly higher rates than type 1 diabetes.
  • Lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of physical activity are primary drivers.
  • Untreated T2DM can lead to lifelong health complications.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers need a thorough understanding of T2DM for effective pediatric management.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing at-risk and diagnosed children with T2DM.
  • Preventing disabling complications of T2DM requires coordinated care.
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