Overweight Siblings Of Children With Type 2 Diabetes Likely To Have Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels
Monday, December 22, 2008 - 23:42
in Health & Medicine
Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to have abnormal glucose levels compared to other overweight children. Because abnormal glucose levels may indicate risk for diabetes or diabetes itself, these children could benefit from screening tests and diabetes prevention education.
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