Alarming rise in young with type 2

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On a global level, according to data from the 10th edition of the Diabetes Atlas, prevalence estimates of diabetes among people aged 20–39 years increased from 2·9% (63 million people) in 2013 to 3·8% (260 million) in 2021. It is indisputable that type 2 diabetes, typically a condition predominantly affecting middle-aged and older adults, has become increasingly prevalent in young populations.

 
JITR said:
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I don't think it's known, though likely the usual lifestyle issues (being overweight, lack of exercise, etc.) are at least part of the explanation. Age of first menstruation is edging earlier too (risking increases in some forms of cancer among other things), probably also a result of increased fat but probably also other (unknown) factors.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793970049931420106
 
Bruce Stephens said:
I don't think it's known, though likely the usual lifestyle issues (being overweight, lack of exercise, etc.) are at least part of the explanation. Age of first menstruation is edging earlier too (risking increases in some forms of cancer among other things), probably also a result of increased fat but probably also other (unknown) factors.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793970049931420106
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No surprise if diet and eating patterns top the list of key factors.
 
Processed junk diets high in sugars, carbs and seed oils I’d suspect firstly. Hormone disrupting chemical exposure in products and foods next. Significantly less physical activity possibly a close third.
 
HSSS said:
Processed junk diets high in sugars, carbs and seed oils I’d suspect firstly. Hormone disrupting chemical exposure in products and foods next. Significantly less physical activity possibly a close third.
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Also snacking on those foods, and in general, interfering with normal digestive patterns.
 
I have seen young T2s when I attended something endocrinology clinics. All have been either seriously overweight or obese. Spoke to one 30 y.o. who said he was 30 stone and also suffered from angina! :( I also encounter the occasional one in the Diabetic Foot Clinic!
 
MikeyBikey said:
I have seen young T2s when I attended something endocrinology clinics. All have been either seriously overweight or obese. Spoke to one 30 y.o. who said he was 30 stone and also suffered from angina! :( I also encounter the occasional one in the Diabetic Foot Clinic!
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Just purely as a matter of interest; how do you know those young people are T2?

The skyrocketing of T2 in minors has been being talked about in some circles for many years. Whilst I agree that it appears waaaaaay ultra processed foods, and certainly fast foods are a core part of modern day diets, until health services have a serious look at what "healthy eating looks like", there will be young people caught out by eating the "Eatwell Plate".

Lack of meaningful exercise, and sport is also in the mix. I am forever thankful the X-Box et al were not part of my formative years.
 
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