Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Arlan L. Rosenbloom, Janet H. Silverstein
Published: 2003
Pages: 101
As a consequence of the obesity epidemic, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents is increasing. For medical trend watchers and health care professionals alike, this groundbreaking book covers epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in youth; pathophysiology of type 2 in youth; case-finding criteria; early recognition of risk factors; prevention of obesity in this population; and more.