What is the biggest cause of type 2 diabetes in children?
ANSWER
The single biggest cause of type 2 diabetes in children is extra weight. In the United States, nearly one out of every three children is overweight. Once a child gets too heavy, she's twice as likely to get diabetes.
From: How Does Type 2 Diabetes Affect Children? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on February 18, 2019
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association: "Friends & Family: Their Responses to Your Child's Diabetes," "Teens & Young Adults."
WebMD Medical News: "Obesity Doubles Kids' Risk of Diabetes: To Save Kids' Health, U.S. Must Tackle Childhood Obesity, Doctor Says."
American Academy of Pediatrics.
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association: "Friends & Family: Their Responses to Your Child's Diabetes," "Teens & Young Adults."
WebMD Medical News: "Obesity Doubles Kids' Risk of Diabetes: To Save Kids' Health, U.S. Must Tackle Childhood Obesity, Doctor Says."
American Academy of Pediatrics.
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