Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents: Early Prevention and Non-Drug Therapy

Zhao, Lunan and Long, Ting and Hui, Amy Leung and Zhao, Ruozhi and Long, Shaohua and Peng, Wen (2017) Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents: Early Prevention and Non-Drug Therapy. Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, 07 (03). pp. 121-141. ISSN 2160-5831

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Abstract

The global rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in youth has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. This increase mirrors the global epidemic of childhood obesity. Studies show that, compared to adults who develop T2DM, youth with T2DM ultimately suffer from more harmful symptoms. The prevalence of T2DM and obesity in youth signals a significant public health issue that financially burdens governments, families, and individuals. Since evidence suggests that T2DM in youth is different from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults, researchers and clinicians face many difficulties in developing new treatments. Most treatment efforts have relied on drugs; however, recent studies suggest that non-drug therapy also effectively reduces obesity and diabetic symptoms. Healthier eating, increased physical exercise, and positive mental health, are often underappreciated factors towards managing obesity. Yet these lifestyle changes empower both young and older patients to independently fight diseases and attain better health. To manage the global health risk of obesity, further research addressing the prevention and nondrug early intervention of T2DM and obesity in youth is urgently needed. The present review focuses on the latest updates in the field.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: AP Academic Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 08 Mar 2023 10:18
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024 04:06
URI: http://info.openarchivespress.com/id/eprint/683

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