title: Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents: where do we stand with drug treatment and behavioral management?
abstract: Type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of adults, is a growing problem in the pediatric population. The emergence of type 2 diabetes in this age group has paralleled the epidemic of childhood obesity. Lifestyle modifications represent first-line therapy for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. However, many children and adolescents go on to require treatment with oral medications or insulin for optimal control. A paucity of data exist regarding the optimal treatment regimen for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Further research regarding the treatment of type 2 diabetes in youth is required.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Nicole S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Nader
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents
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