Nearly 1 in 3 youth are prediabetic

CDC Says 1 in 3 Kids Have Prediabetes—Here’s What Parents Need To Know

While scientists have concerns about how this data was collected, health care providers say it's good to know about the condition.Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/GettyImages/Jacob WackerhausenA new federal report about prediabetes is raising questions among experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 1 in 3 children had prediabetes in 2023, a reversible condition that puts people of any age at a higher risk…

Nearly 1 in 3 youth are prediabetic

A new federal estimate shows a rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, a finding that spurred concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials conduct research and communicate information, experts said.

CDC: a third of U.S. adolescents are considered pre-diabetic

A third of adolescents are considered pre-diabetic. The data from the CDC found 8.4 million children between 12 and 17 were labeled as pre-diabetic, meaning their blood sugar levels may be higher than normal. That’s 32.7% of the total adolescent population in the country. Dr. Terry Bravender, a professor of adolescent medicine and clinical professor at the University of Michigan, said once you detect higher levels, it’s not too late for interven…

Childhood Prediabetes May Impact Nearly One Third of U.S. Adolescents: CDC

Researchers found that an estimated 8.4 million American youths are affected by childhood prediabetes. According to new data released by federal researchers, approximately one third of all U.S. children between the ages of 12 and 17 are currently at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new re…