Questions parents or guardians should ask themselves in regards to their child's health and well-being.
Is there a history of Type 2 Diabetes in your 1st & 2nd degree family members?
Does your ethnicity have roots in the at-risk race/ethnic groups: Native Americans, African-Americans, Latinos, Asian-Americans, South Pacific Islanders?
Have you noticed signs of insulin resistance or conditions associated with insulin resistance, such as acanthosis nigricans, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, or polycystic ovary syndrome?
Is your child overweight, defined as Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25? Be honest with yourself. Calculate their weight using our BMI calculator.
Did your child's blood sugar test return results with an impaired glucose tolerance?
So often, the warning signs are overlooked, or the symptoms are so mild that they are misdiagnosed or ignored completely. Schedule a doctor's appointment if you notice any of the following clues in your child:
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