Open AccessType 2 diabetes in children: etiology, epidemiology, management and prevention
Author(s) -
Khaledal Dahiyat
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
annals of king edward medical university
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2079-7192
pISSN - 2079-0694
DOI - 10.21649/akemu.v11i4.1088
Subject(s) - medicine , cinahl , etiology , epidemiology , type 2 diabetes , seriousness , medline , diabetes mellitus , disease , family medicine , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , endocrinology , psychological intervention , law , political science
Background:Type 2 diabetes in children is a new epidemic which should be alarmed to its seriousness, so as to be taken care of by the medical care providers. Aim: Review of type 2 diabetes in children regarding the etiology, epidemiology, management and prevention. Methods: Thorough search was done through the electronic data-bases : Medline, Embase, Cinahl. Handsearch of diabetes related journal. Conclusion: Prevention of obesity and instituting physical activity protocols at school and home since early age is the cornerstone in facing this disease, children at risk should be recognised and followed up for long period of time