Nearly 1 in 3 teens have prediabetes, CDC finds, in ‘wake-up call’
About 1 in 3 young people who are 12 to 17 years old have prediabetes, new national data show, putting them at risk not just for type 2 diabetes but also for heart disease and stroke. Developing chronic diseases early in life also heightens their chances for worse outcomes from these conditions.
Experts said the data reflect a concerning rise in obesity among teens, but also noted that not all teens with prediabetes will progress to diabetes.
Elizabeth Cooney
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