A threat of surge in the number of children who have either type 1 or
type 2 diabetes over the next 37 years.
Experts say the information is a wake-up call, but some doctors caution
that the study’s design may inflate the numbers.
Experts say there are ways to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The number of people under 20 living with diabetes could skyrocket over the
next 37 years, according to a new report.The study, published in Diabetes Care, is based on modeling that forecasts
a rise in diabetes cases in the under-20 crowd from 2017-2060.
type 2 diabetes over the next 37 years.
Experts say the information is a wake-up call, but some doctors caution
that the study’s design may inflate the numbers.
Experts say there are ways to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The number of people under 20 living with diabetes could skyrocket over the
next 37 years, according to a new report.The study, published in Diabetes Care, is based on modeling that forecasts
a rise in diabetes cases in the under-20 crowd from 2017-2060.
On the high end, type 2 diabetes could surge nearly 700% to 220,000
in people 20 and younger — a startling number when you consider the
currently lists. Source being 45 and older as a risk factor for the disease.
