2 Million U.S. Youths Have Prediabetes
Condition Can Be Reversed; Left Unchecked, May Lead to Diabetes, Heart Disease
Another study in Pediatrics raises related concerns.
It tracks metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health conditions that make diabetes and heart disease more likely.
Those traits include abdominal obesity measured by elevated waist circumference, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, poor cholesterol levels, and high levels of blood fats called triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome means having three or more of those problems.
Approximately 1,200 black and white girls were followed for a decade, starting at age 9 or 10 years.
At first, only one girl of each race met the clinical criteria for metabolic syndrome. Ten years later, 20 black girls (3.5%) and 12 white girls (2.3%) had it.
The researchers included John Morrison, PhD. He works in the cardiology division of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Adults with prediabetes can cut their diabetes risk by making lifestyle changes, such as boosting physical activity and upgrading their eating habits.
Is that also true for kids and teens? It's likely but not yet proven, write the CDC and NIH researchers.
Prediabetes doesn't always show symptoms without a lab test. Consult a doctor to find, fix, or prevent prediabetes and metabolic syndrome in people of any age.
2 Million U.S. Youths Have Prediabetes
Condition Can Be Reversed; Left Unchecked, May Lead to Diabetes, Heart Disease
Second Study
Another study in Pediatrics raises related concerns.
It tracks metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health conditions that make diabetes and heart disease more likely.
Those traits include abdominal obesity measured by elevated waist circumference, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, poor cholesterol levels, and high levels of blood fats called triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome means having three or more of those problems.
Approximately 1,200 black and white girls were followed for a decade, starting at age 9 or 10 years.
At first, only one girl of each race met the clinical criteria for metabolic syndrome. Ten years later, 20 black girls (3.5%) and 12 white girls (2.3%) had it.
The researchers included John Morrison, PhD. He works in the cardiology division of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Nip Diabetes in the Bud
Adults with prediabetes can cut their diabetes risk by making lifestyle changes, such as boosting physical activity and upgrading their eating habits.
Is that also true for kids and teens? It's likely but not yet proven, write the CDC and NIH researchers.
Prediabetes doesn't always show symptoms without a lab test. Consult a doctor to find, fix, or prevent prediabetes and metabolic syndrome in people of any age.
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