New CDC Data Shows US Teens have Blood Sugar Problems

A new government estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens hasblood sugar problems prediabetes (or insulin resistance), putting them at risk for Type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems.

Recent data indicate that about 32.7% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 17 have blood sugar problems, which translates to approximately 8.4 million young people. The prevalence of this among teenagers has more than doubled in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures.

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