Type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: an emerging disease.
The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing in the United States, and minority populations in particular seem to be affected. In the past, it was thought that type 2 diabetes occurred only in adults. However, an alarming epidemic has emerged, and children as young as 8 years of age are now being diagnosed with the disease. The purpose of this article is to present pediatric nurse practitioners with the most recent information about type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, summarize current understanding about diagnosis, and outline treatment options.
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School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1100 Holcombe Blvd, Suite 5.518, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D017668:Age of Onset; D002648:Child; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology