The role of lifestyle factors in type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rates of type 2 diabetes in children and young people are rising worldwide; however, the role of lifestyle factors in the management of type 2 diabetes are less clear for this age group. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine associations between lifestyle factors (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, diet/nutrition), and effects of lifestyle modification interventions, on (1) primary type 2 diabetes indicators (i.e., HbA1c) and (2) secondary (i.e., insulin-related variables; anthropometry; cholesterol; triglycerides; cardiac, liver and kidney health/function; blood pressure; mental health and quality of life; fitness and strength) indicators in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

Seven databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase

SUBMITTER: Fortnum K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature