Once upon a time, even up to ten years ago, type 2 diabetes was a problem for people later in life; it has now started to appear in younger age groups. With the worldwide increase in obesity, type 2 is becoming increasingly common. In the past those affected were the middle aged and elderly … now it is being seen in a much younger group, even at Children’s Clinics. In some clinics half the children diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 and the other half type 2.
Excess weight or obesity is still the significant factor in the development of type 2 diabetes in younger people. The excess weight leads to insulin resistance … the pancreas attempts to cope by producing more and more insulin. After a few years the pancreas is unable to keep up with the excess needs and the blood sugar level increases. This is when symptoms such as thirst and passing of increased amounts of urine becomes obvious.
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One of the mysteries of the medical world relates to children and diabetes. Until recently 85% of adults had type 2 diabetes but when researchers looked at the cases of diabetes in children they found that over 90% of children under 16 had type 1 diabetes. Additionally until a few years ago Type 2 diabetes was virtually unknown in children but now an increasing number are being diagnosed with it.
Type 1 diabetes is related to the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin which breaks down the glucose in the blood. This usually occurs when the body’s defense mechanism attacks and kills the insulin producing cells. Insulin then needs to be administered manually via an injection on a regular basis. Type 2 diabetes is a resistance to the insulin that is produced. In this case the insulin is produced normally but the body is resistant to it and it doesn’t work effectively. It can usually be treated by a good diet, exercise and insulin supplements if required.
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Type 2 diabetes in children is becoming increasingly common. Type 2 diabetes was once a disease only in adults. Many researchers believe the increase of type 2 diabetes in children is due largely by the current obesity epidemic. In this article, you will read what the symptoms and causes of type 2 diabetes in children are.
When a child’s body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin Type 2 diabetes develops. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into cells. Type 2 diabetes can also occur when a child’s pancreas produces some insulin, but not enough, to maintain a normal blood sugar level.
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