From Your Health Journal…..”A must read article from The Examiner about preventing diabetes in overweight children by Rachael Moshman. As you know, childhood obesity is on the rise all over the world, and many children suffer from illness due to this, which includes cancer, weak joints, and heart disease. Many young children also suffer from type 2 diabetes as well, associated with obesity. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports Type 2 diabetes in children has swiftly been on the rise for the last decade. The most common characteristic of Type 2 diabetes is obesity. I cannot stress how important it is to teach your children the importance of eating healthy, getting an hour of physical activity each day, proper sleep, less stress, and proper hydration. Please visit the Examiner site (link provided below) to read the complete article. Ms. Moshman does an excellent job in educating her readers on the topic.”
From the article…..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reprots Type 2 diabetes in children has swiftly been on the rise for the last decade. The most common characteristic of Type 2 diabetes is obesity. According to a Feb. 7 WRBL News 3 report, the Junior League of Columbus is hard at working educating Georgia families on the risks of childhood obesity, including diabetes. Other organizations are doing the same all over the country.
A family history of diabetes or being of a certain ethnicity increases a child’s odds of developing the disease. Knowing your child’s risk factors is important. Teaching children to live healthy and active lifestyles will help reduce their chances of developing the disease.
Risk Factors
Children with Type 2 diabetes have a strong family history of the disease. It is more prevalent in African, Hispanic, Asian or American Indian children. Children with a body mass index greater than the 85th percentile height may be at risk. Children who have experienced the onset of puberty at an early age may also be at risk. These risk factors increase significantly if the child also has a family history of type 2 diabetes, is of one of the ethnic backgrounds associated with increased risk, shows signs of insulin resistance or has other conditions associated with insulin resistance, such as high blood pressure or polycystic ovary syndrome. At risk children and adolescents need screening every two years with a fasting blood test.
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