Incidence and prevalence trends of youth-onset type 2 diabetes in a cohort of Canadian youth: 2002-2013.

Shazhan AmedNazrul IslamJenny SutherlandKim Reimer

Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2017)

Youth-onset type 2 diabetes is increasing with higher rates in females vs males. If these rates continue, in 2030, the number of cases will increase by 5-fold. These data are needed to set priorities for diabetes prevention in youth.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
mental health
physical activity
young adults
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
risk factors
electronic health record
machine learning