Fact Sheet
Parents are often worried about their children’s risk for type 2 diabetes, with good reason. Type 2 diabetes in youth represents the most rapidly growing form of diabetes in the US and other developed countries. parents who have type 2 diabetes themselves also might be concerned about their children developing the condition. There are many ways that families encourage healthy behaviors and stay active to reduce their risk of diabetes or health complications:
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