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Infant-juvenile type 2 diabetes

M L Calero Bernal1, J M Varela Aguilar2

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital San Juan de Dios del Aljarafe, Bormujos, Sevilla, España; Grupo de trabajo de Diabetes y Obesidad de SEMI, España.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|May 12, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Childhood type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is rising with obesity. Early detection and management in at-risk youth are crucial to prevent long-term complications, as pediatric DM2 requires lifelong care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide.
  • Parallel rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) cases among children and adolescents.
  • Insulin resistance as a key factor in pediatric DM2 development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing concern of type 2 diabetes mellitus in pediatric populations.
  • To emphasize the need for targeted screening in at-risk children.
  • To underscore the importance of managing comorbidities and long-term complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent trends in childhood type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Analysis of the link between obesity and insulin resistance in youth.
  • Assessment of comorbidities associated with pediatric DM2 diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus cases in children and adolescents.
  • Obesity identified as a primary risk factor for pediatric DM2.
  • Comorbidities like hypertension and dyslipidemia are common in diagnosed children.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in overweight or obese children is recommended.
  • Comprehensive assessment and management of comorbidities are essential for preventing long-term complications.
  • Pediatric-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus necessitates lifelong management due to its prolonged duration.

Keywords:
AdolescenceAdolescenciaChildhoodComorbiditiesComorbilidadesDiabetes mellitus tipo 2InfanciaObesidadObesityTratamientoTreatmentType 2 diabetes mellitus

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