Type 2 diabetes in children
BMJ Best Practice Podcast
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Introduction
Professor May Ung discusses the increasing prevalence and link to obesity of Type 2 diabetes in children, explaining the chronic condition where the body's cells become resistant to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels and long-term complications. The chapter also highlights the alarming statistics of Type 2 diabetes in the UK and globally, emphasizing the significant rise in cases over the past decade and the potential future impact on global health.
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