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Shaping the future of youth-onset type 2 diabetes: a call to action
Amy S Shah1, Megan M Kelsey2, Risa M Wolf3
1Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Abstract:
Youth-onset type 2 diabetes (YO-T2D) is an urgent public health challenge that demands immediate and innovative action. The devastating trajectory of this disease - from rapid β-cell decline to early complications and poor responses to medications - compels us to rethink our approach. Here, we argue that by investing in targeted research to unravel the unique mechanisms of this condition, ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge clinical trials, and building clinical care models tailored specifically for youth, we can rewrite the narrative for these at-risk youth.