Diabetes In Children; Signs, Symptoms and Complications

Martin Davis
Category: A2Z Healthy, Diabetes, Symptoms & Remedies
June 10, 2018
12:38 pm

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in adults. This occurs due to decreased sensitivity of insulin receptors to insulin and decreased insulin activity. As a result, high blood glucose levels occur. However, due to modification is diet and lifestyle, type 2 diabetes is now being reported in children as well.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes in children

These are the same as that of type 1 diabetes. Only that the symptoms appear in a slower course as compared to type 1 diabetes.

Risk factors

Major risk factors are associated with diet and lifestyle as follows:

Obesity.
Eating fatty food, 4 Must-Avoid Foods If You Are on a Diabetic Diet.
A sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity.
Family history.
Hormonal imbalance.

Martin Davis

Martin is a seasoned Health and Nutrition Editor with a passion for promoting wellness through science-backed content. With 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in translating complex nutritional information into practical advice for readers.