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Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents: a relatively new clinical problem within pediatric practice.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a complex, chronic metabolic disease, presents a heterogeneous etiology, with risk factors at the social level and behavioral, environmental, and genetic susceptibility. It is associated with serious complications, but the early diagnosis and initiation of therapy may prevent or delay the onset of long-term complications. In children and adolescents, it was observed in particular increasing the prevalence of T2DM along with obesity, which is associated with insulin resistance. Patient and family education for a young person with T2DM is very important and will focus on behavioral changes (diet and activity).

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: O R Temneanu, L M Trandafir, M R Purcarea

Institutions: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Research

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2968051427

FWCI: 6.404

Cites: 22

Cited by: 105

Related to: 10