Child's wounds heal slowly and skin changes are frequent: It might be a serious disease requiring treatment
It is estimated that one in three obese boys and two in five obese girls will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Type 2 diabetes is no longer a disease of adults, as its incidence is significantly increasing among children and adolescents. Depending on the region and population, between 8 and 45 percent of newly diagnosed cases of this form of diabetes are young people.
TL;DR
- Type 2 diabetes is increasingly affecting children and adolescents, with estimates suggesting a significant number of obese youth will develop it.
- Symptoms can include frequent skin and mucous membrane infections, slow wound healing, excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss.
- Obesity is a primary risk factor, and type 2 diabetes in children often progresses more aggressively than in adults.
- Early detection and intervention through healthy diet and regular physical activity are key to preventing serious complications.
- Diagnosis is made through blood glucose tests and glucose tolerance tests.