
Type 2 Diabetes in Children
📋Overview
Type 2 diabetes in children is a form of diabetes characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, leading to high blood sugar levels. It was historically considered an adult-onset condition but is increasingly diagnosed in children and adolescents, especially in the context of rising childhood obesity. The modern preferred term is 'Type 2 diabetes mellitus in youth.'
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