Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Youth
The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in youth, largely in correlation with an increase in childhood overweight and obesity. Youth-onset T2DM is a major public health concern worldwide, and tends to show more aggressive features than adult-onset T2DM. Early diagnosis and tre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ewha Womans University College of Medicine
2022-07-01
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| Series: | The Ewha Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-45-3-3 |
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| Summary: | The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in youth, largely in correlation with an increase in childhood overweight and obesity. Youth-onset T2DM is a major public health concern worldwide, and tends to show more aggressive features than adult-onset T2DM. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent the occurrence of complications and comorbidities. However, current treatment options are limited and only modestly successful in youth-onset T2DM. Over the last few decades, significant progress has been made in the understanding of youth-onset T2DM. This review summarizes the current understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of T2DM in youth. (Ewha Med J 2022;45(3):e3) |
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| ISSN: | 2234-2591 |