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1 in 3 teens have prediabetes, new CDC data shows (abcnews.go.com)

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An estimated 1 in 3 teens and preteens, ages 12 to 17, have prediabetes, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC data means an estimated 8.4 million young people -- or 32.7% of the U.S. adolescent population -- had prediabetes in 2023, the most recent data available.

With prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 15 hours ago

Important note: Type 2...which is largely caused by diet