Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Weight Management

ABSTRACT: Abstract The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) among children and adolescents has remarkably increased in the last two decades, particularly among ethnic minorities. Management of T2DM is challenging in the adolescent population due to a constellation of factors, including biological, socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological barriers. Weight reduction is an essential component in management of T2DM as weight loss is associated with improvement in insulin sensitivity and glycemic status. A family centered and culturally appropriate approach offered by a multidisciplinary team is crucial to address the biological, psychosocial, cultural, and financial barriers to weight management in youth with T2DM. Lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy have shown modest efficacy in achieving wei

SUBMITTER: Salama M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010139 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature