A Clinic-based Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes in High-risk Children and Adolescents.

Chelsea LawsonS Naseeruddin AhmedCassandra BradyAshley H Shoemaker

Published in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2020)

A pediatric prediabetes clinic may allow for identification of high-risk youth but lost to follow-up rates are high. Continued weight gain is a risk factor for progression to T2D and effective weight management programs are needed.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
primary care
physical activity
weight loss
mental health
public health
young adults