Type 2 Diabetes - The Adult Form of Diabetes Is on the Rise in Children and Teens By Beverleigh H Piepers Type 2 diabetes used to be known as adult-onset diabetes, while Type 1 was the form of diabetes diagnosed in children and teens. But now many children are also being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What is causing children to develop this form of diabetes normally found in adults, and what can be done to prevent it? One of the main reasons is that children and teens are more overweight than ever before. The number of children and teens with diabetes has increased along with the increase in overweight and obesity. There are many causes for this increase - unfortunately our society generally is much less active than before... more time is spent in front of the television and computer. children ride the bus to school in lieu of walking or biking. there's less time for recess and physical education in schools. Good nutrition has become more difficult as well. It's often ...
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