Diabetes in Young People

A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Diabetes in Young People
Diabetes Death Rates Among Youths Aged <19 Years — United States, 1968--2009
Recorded: November 6, 2012; posted: November 8, 2012

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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States and is often diagnosed in older populations. But recent national data shows that nearly a quarter million people under the age of 20 have diabetes. In addition, diabetes appears to be increasing in this age group.

Left undetected or untreated, diabetes can lead to severe health problems, including kidney failure, heart disease, and even death. Although diabetes can be related to heredity, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting screened can prevent the disease and its complications.

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