Complications and comorbidities of type 2 diabetes.
A number of children and adolescents are at risk for complications and comorbidities of type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome. These complications and comorbidities are likely to present significant personal burdens and societal costs. The pediatrician should be aware of screening and interventions to lessen the effect of these risks on their patients. Societal-wide lifestyle changes are needed desperately to reduce the prevalence of these largely preventable diseases.
Norris
Andrew W
AW
Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA. andrew-norris@uiowa.edu
Svoren
Britta M
BM
D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000209:etiology; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D011236:Prediabetic State / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors
D001786:Blood Glucose