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Paul Z Zimmet¹, Dianna J Magliano¹, William H Herman²

¹Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

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Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing globally, even in young people. Prevention strategies must consider early life factors like the maternal environment and epigenetics.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology and Metabolism
Public Health
Developmental Biology

Background:

Global diabetes prevalence has doubled in 20 years, with a concerning rise in type 2 diabetes among youth.
Traditional risk factors (genetics, lifestyle) are known, but emerging research highlights epigenetics and intrauterine influences.

Observation:

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Epidemiological trends predict unsustainable global health expenditure due to diabetes.

Findings:

Epigenetic mechanisms and the intrauterine environment are significant contributors to type 2 diabetes.
Early life factors and maternal environment play a crucial role in disease development.

Implications:

High priority must be given to diabetes prevention, particularly type 2 diabetes in the young.
An integrated, multifactorial approach is essential for effective prevention programs.
Future research should focus on early life determinants and demographic shifts to inform public health strategies.