Screen kids at risk of type 2 diabetes: New guidelines
One third of children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes are asymptomatic, endocrinologists say
A more targeted approach to screening for type 2 diabetes is needed in children and adolescents, according to doctors who have developed the first Australasian paediatric consensus guidelines.
The new advice, which sets HbA1c target levels at 6.5% or lower, recommends more frequent screening of overweight and obese children, particularly in high-risk ethnic groups.
