There's a new childhood epidemic out there that's growing at an alarming rate.
According to Prevention magazine, experts are referring to it as "Diabesity" the combination of Type-2 diabetes and obesity.
Here's the scoop: Over 15% of kids between 6 and 19 years old are obese. And this obesity is what's causing our kids to become diabetic. Children as young as 4 years old are getting the disease, and the American Diabetes Association says it's approaching "epidemic proportions" in teenagers. Also, 1 in 3 kids born since the year 2000 are expected to develop Type-2 diabetes, which can eventually lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, limb amputation and blindness.
So how can you tell if your kid's at risk? Look for these Type-2 signs. If they have one or more, you need to get 'em to a doctor:
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability and blurred vision.
You can also start making changes at home TODAY to help prevent your kids from getting Type-2 diabetes. Here's what the experts suggest:
And If you'd like to go further with this, you can read more about it at Prevention .com.
Here's the scoop: Over 15% of kids between 6 and 19 years old are obese. And this obesity is what's causing our kids to become diabetic. Children as young as 4 years old are getting the disease, and the American Diabetes Association says it's approaching "epidemic proportions" in teenagers. Also, 1 in 3 kids born since the year 2000 are expected to develop Type-2 diabetes, which can eventually lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, limb amputation and blindness.
So how can you tell if your kid's at risk? Look for these Type-2 signs. If they have one or more, you need to get 'em to a doctor:
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, increased fatigue, irritability and blurred vision.
You can also start making changes at home TODAY to help prevent your kids from getting Type-2 diabetes. Here's what the experts suggest:
- Limit TV to 1 to 2 hours per day MAX
- Give bad cabs the boot. This means bagels, frozen waffles and other refined or highly processed foods. They spike blood sugar levels.
- Keep the fridge stocked with water and sugar-free drinks.
- Aim for 2 to 3 servings of milk, yogurt and low fat cheese every day. This'll lower your kid's risk of developing insulin resistance.
And If you'd like to go further with this, you can read more about it at Prevention .com.
