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Reno, Nev. -- A novel screening program developed by researchers in North Carolina was able to identify children at risk for type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and to facilitate lifestyle interventions, Dr. Elizabeth C. Tilson said at the annual meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine.
However, the referral rate was lower than expected.
The type 2 diabetes (T2D) program was designed to identify children aged 10-18 years with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Children diagnosed with these conditions were referred to community-based exercise programs. They also participated in eight intensive family education sessions on…
Source: HighBeam Research, Screening identifies kids at type 2 diabetes risk: despite the...