Research Updates on Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Abstract

Major research trials have provided insight into the scope of type 2 diabetes in youth. The National Diabetes Education Program offers resources to help school nurses support children with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Keywords

type 2 diabetes obesity children NDEP diabetes prevention

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