Diabetes in Children

Diabetes in children is on the rise in America. Until recently, Type 2 diabetes has been a disease primarily affecting adults. Children are now getting Type 2 diabetes at an alarming rate. Why?

All of the reasons why this disease is now affecting children are not known. If is known that children who are inactive and above recommended weight for their height are at increased risk of getting the disease.

In addition, inactivity and being overweight often bring on and worsen other diseases such as heart disease and hypertension.

Read the following articles to find out more:

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Signs of Type 2 in Children

What Can You Do?