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Type 2 diabetes is a rising threat to youth. Prediabetes is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Parents should talk to their child's health care provider about testing for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
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Type 2 Diabetes Is a Rising Threat in Youth
Prediabetes is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes
Increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Who has prediabetes?
- 1 in 5 aged 12–18 years.
- 1 in 4 aged 19–34 years.
- Prediabetes is higher in males and people with obesity.
What can you do?
- Parents should talk to their child's health care provider about testing for type 2 diabetes.
- Adults aged 18 and over can take a 1-minute risk test at www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/risktest.