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Rising tide: The global surge of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents demands action now

Joseph M Pappachan1,2,3, Cornelius James Fernandez4, Ambika P Ashraf5

  • 1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Preston PR2 9HT, United Kingdom.

World Journal of Diabetes
|May 20, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are rising globally due to environmental and genetic factors. Urgent action is needed to manage this growing public health crisis and prevent future complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood-onset obesity is a significant global public health issue.
  • It is driven by obesogenic environments and genetic/epigenetic factors.
  • This has led to a sharp increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among children and adolescents.

Discussion:

  • The rising incidence of T2DM in youth poses a substantial threat of early-onset complications.
  • This trend is expected to place immense strain on global healthcare systems.
  • Addressing this requires a coordinated global response involving research, policy, and social initiatives.

Key Insights:

  • Understanding the epidemiological trends of childhood obesity and T2DM is critical.
  • Exploring the risks, consequences, and pathobiology of pediatric obesity is essential for effective management.
  • Evidence-based strategies are needed to combat the growing problem of diabesity.

Outlook:

  • Multifaceted research efforts are crucial to understand and combat childhood obesity and T2DM.
  • Governmental legislation and policy changes are vital for creating healthier environments.
  • Effective social action and public health campaigns are necessary to curb the epidemic and its long-term impact.

Keywords:
AdolescenceCardiovascular diseaseChildhood obesityDiabesityPharmacotherapyType 2 diabetes mellitus

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