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New Definition Of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adolescents

June 25, 2007 by Kendra James, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

New Definition Of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adolescents

The International Diabetes Federation has introduced a new definition for children and adolescents at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease later in life.
“Almost 4 million deaths every year are a consequence of diabetes-related causes. And with diabetes set to reach 380 million people within a generation, the death toll can only rise.(3) This is the first generation where children may die before their parents.”
Is that scary, or what? As a community, heck a society, we have to set guidelines and enforce education on this as well as have support systems in place for our …read more


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