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Until recently, type 2 diabetes was also known as adult-onset diabetes. Now, the adult-onset prefix has been dropped because so many children are developing the condition.
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Children who weigh too much face a broad array of health problems, with type 2 diabetes leading the list.
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Doctors think teens who have metabolic syndrome face a high risk for the early onset of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.
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