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