Diabetes Latino Kids May Develop Type 2 Diabetes Due To A High-sugar Diet
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High-Sugar Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Latino Children
Summary
Diet plays a vital role in managing diabetes, as every food choice can significantly impact disease progression. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, have found that overweight Latino children are showing early signs of beta cell decline, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. This is attributed to high sugar intake, especially through sugary drinks.
Key Findings
Recent statistics indicate that nearly one in four Latino children in the United States is overweight?"a situation expected to worsen in the future. As obesity rates climb, so does the incidence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes among overweight teens. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study revealing that high sugar consumption during childhood may be a significant factor in diabetes development within this group.
Preventive medicine experts warn that if left unaddressed, the combination of excess weight and poor diet could have severe health implications for minority populations and dramatically increase health-care costs for future generations.
Research Insights
The Study of Latinos at Risk (SOLAR) Diabetes Project, led by the team at Keck School, examined 63 overweight Latino children in Los Angeles, aged 9 to 13, who are not yet diagnosed with diabetes. According to the researchers, beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin in response to sugar intake from food. Insulin is crucial as it helps cells absorb glucose from the blood, which is essential for cellular energy.
Understanding and addressing these dietary habits could help mitigate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, highlighting the importance of healthier eating patterns from a young age.
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