Protected: Healthy Kids: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children Type 2 diabetes develops when your body can’t process glucose into energy properly. Oftentimes, we associate type 2 diabetes with adults, but did you know it’s on the rise for children too? As a parent, you want your kids to be happy, healthy and safe. Do you know what to do to prevent chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes? This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Additional ResourcesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - “CDC-Recognized Family Healthy Weight Programs”Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - “Presidential Youth Fitness Program”U.S. Department of Agriculture - “SNAP-Ed. Connection”ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - “Child Activity: An Overview”Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - “Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children”Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - “Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Kids”Cleveland Clinic - “How Much Sleep Kids Need: Recommended Hours By Age”Johns Hopkins Medicine - “Type 2 Diabetes in Children”Mayo Clinic - “Type 2 diabetes in children”Rudnicka, A. R. et al - “Sleep Duration and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes”
