Why Are More Teenagers Getting Prediabetes?

Rising Obesity Rates: Increasing obesity rates among teenagers contribute to the growing prevalence of prediabetes.

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Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of physical activity and excessive screen time increase the risk of developing prediabetes.

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Genetic Predisposition: Family history of type 2 diabetes plays a significant role in the development of prediabetes in teenagers.

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Unhealthy Diet: Consuming high amounts of processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats contributes to insulin resistance.

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Ethnicity and Race: Certain ethnic groups, such as Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans, are at higher risk.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Teenage girls with PCOS are more likely to develop insulin resistance and prediabetes.

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Metabolic Syndrome: Presence of conditions like high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, and high triglycerides increases the risk.

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Maternal History of Diabetes: Teenagers whose mothers had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at higher risk.

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Increasing Prevalence: Studies show that prediabetes among US youths increased significantly from 11.6% in 1999-2002 to 28.2% in 2015-2018.

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Lack of Awareness: Many teenagers and parents are unaware of the risks and symptoms of prediabetes, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

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