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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Diabetes Risk factors in overweight children

  obesity = (BMI >85th percentile for age and sex, weight for height >85th percentile, or weight >120% of ideal for height)
• FH of type2 DM in first- or second-degree relative
 • Race/ethnicity
 • Signs of insulin resistance or conditions associated with insulin resistance
 • Maternal history of diabetes or GDM during child’s gestation
 • Age of initiation: 10 years or at onset of puberty, if puberty occurs at a younger age
• Frequency: every 3 years

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