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USPSTF and ISPAD Guidelines on Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Aaradhana Singh1, Aashima Dabas2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi.

Indian Pediatrics
|July 10, 2023
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is a growing concern, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Guidelines now recommend targeted screening for at-risk youth, focusing on early detection and management of pediatric diabetes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rising global trends in obesity and metabolic syndrome contribute to adult non-communicable diseases, with origins in childhood.
  • Type 2 diabetes is a significant contributor to the childhood non-communicable disease burden.
  • Obesity and insulin resistance are key risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes in youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent guidelines on screening for youth-onset prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
  • To highlight the importance of identifying at-risk children for early intervention.
  • To provide updated information on diagnostic criteria for pediatric diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD).
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for prediabetes and diabetes based on fasting plasma glucose levels.
  • Focus on targeted screening recommendations for specific pediatric populations.

Main Results:

  • Guidelines suggest targeted screening for youth-onset type 2 diabetes in at-risk children (e.g., obese, family history).
  • The role of screening asymptomatic children for type 2 diabetes is not yet substantiated.
  • Diagnostic cutoffs for prediabetes are fasting plasma glucose >100 to 125 mg/dL, and for diabetes are ≥126 mg/dL.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in children is crucial due to rising trends.
  • Targeted screening in at-risk youth is recommended, aligning with recent expert guidelines.
  • Further research may be needed to establish the role of screening in asymptomatic children.

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