Can Type 2 diabetes begin in childhood? What parents must know

 Type 2 diabetes is alarming doctors as it’s increasingly diagnosed in Indian children and teens, often linked to rising childhood obesity. Lifestyle changes, including increased screen time and poor diet, are fueling this trend. Early detection and parental intervention are crucial to combat this growing health crisis and prevent long-term complications. Type 2 diabetes is alarming doctors as it’s increasingly diagnosed in Indian children and teens, often linked to rising childhood obesity. Lifestyle changes, including increased screen time and poor diet, are fueling this trend. Early detection and parental intervention are crucial to combat this growing health crisis and prevent long-term complications.