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Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems. </p>\r\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is different than <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/type-1-diabetes.html\">type 1</a>. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness. </p>\r\n<p>Learn more about <strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong> at the <a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/type2.html\" class=\"open-new\" target=\"_blank\">91´óÉñ KidsHealth Library</a></p>"}} id=text-abfc57cd33 class=cmp-text>
Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems.Â
Type 2 diabetes is different than type 1. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness.Â
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Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems. </p>\r\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is different than <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/type-1-diabetes.html\">type 1</a>. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness. </p>\r\n<p>Learn more about <strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong> at the <a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/type2.html\" class=\"open-new\" target=\"_blank\">91´óÉñ KidsHealth Library</a></p>"}} id=text-5cc752c60f class=cmp-text>
Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems.Â
Type 2 diabetes is different than type 1. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness.Â
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Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems. </p>\r\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is different than <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/conditions-treatments/type-1-diabetes.html\">type 1</a>. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness. </p>\r\n<p>Learn more about <strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong> at the <a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/type2.html\" class=\"open-new\" target=\"_blank\">91´óÉñ KidsHealth Library</a></p>"}} id=text-1fb05af9ce class=cmp-text>
Type 2 diabetes in children happens when the body doesn’t use the hormone insulin the right way. That prevents glucose (sugar used for energy) from going into the body like it should. Instead, glucose goes into the blood, which leads to high blood sugar and other health problems.Â
Type 2 diabetes is different than type 1. Specialists at our Diabetes Centers of Excellence see a lot of children with diabetes. We’re involved in research to improve testing and treatment for type 2 diabetes in kids. We work as a team to help children gain lifelong health and wellness.Â
Learn more about Type 2 Diabetes at the
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Diabetes Program
Our Centers of Excellence have endocrine, nutrition and behavioral health specialists and more for complete care.
Endocrinology
91´óÉñ Children's pediatric endocrinologists are highly trained in hormone, growth and metabolic problems in kids.
Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes at 91´óÉñ
Kids can have type 2 diabetes for a while and not know it. Children may be overweight and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, polycystic ovary syndrome or other conditions. Kids with insulin resistance, or reduced insulin sensitivity, are at a higher risk for developing it. </p>\r\n<p>Some children with type 2 diabetes may need insulin to keep their bodies working right. Others can manage the condition with healthy lifestyle choices, like eating well and increasing physical activity. Our diabetes team offers the latest tools and support for kids and families. We help them feel better and enjoy being a kid. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-a7920faf8d class=cmp-text>
Kids can have type 2 diabetes for a while and not know it. Children may be overweight and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, polycystic ovary syndrome or other conditions. Kids with insulin resistance, or reduced insulin sensitivity, are at a higher risk for developing it.Â
Some children with type 2 diabetes may need insulin to keep their bodies working right. Others can manage the condition with healthy lifestyle choices, like eating well and increasing physical activity. Our diabetes team offers the latest tools and support for kids and families. We help them feel better and enjoy being a kid.Â
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Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar that can be related to diabetes treatments or other medical conditions.
Insulin Resistance
When the body doesn’t respond to insulin the way it should, causing it to make more than needed.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Menstrual disorder that causes irregular periods, ovarian cysts, excess facial hair and acne, and more.
Type 1 Diabetes
High blood sugar resulting from the body’s inability to make insulin due to immune system problems.