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Alarming number of adolescents have prediabetes, CDC data says

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Nearly 33% of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 have prediabetes, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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  • Nearly 33% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 have prediabetes, according to CDC data.
  • Prediabetes involves higher than normal blood sugar levels and is a critical warning sign. 6s
  • Risk factors include being overweight, family history of type 2 diabetes, and low physical activity. 12s
  • Physical activity less than three times a week increases risk. 23s
  • Prediabetes can be prevented with changes in diet and increased activity. 23s
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