How is Childhood Obesity Related to Diabetes?

Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural Nutrition

Dr. Rachana Shah joins Shireen to explore the link between childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. She outlines what to expect if your child experiences a pre-diabetes diagnosis, childhood obesity, and/or type 2 diabetes. Tune in to hear about what healthcare providers and caregivers can do to better prevent and manage childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Shah is a pediatric endocrinologist and the medical director of the Healthy Weight Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has a special interest in pediatric obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic complications. She is also the mother of 2 young sons.

“We talk about our children being our future and our most important asset, but as a society, we don't always put our money where our mouth is. I think we are ignoring very large side effects of the pandemic when we don't talk about how this has impacted children's weights and associated conditions.”

On this Episode you will Learn:

Factors Contributing to Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

Predíabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

COVID-19’s Impact on Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

Diabetes’ Impact on Children’s Health

Wellness Management Strategies for Parents and Providers

Question of the Day: What is one thing you wish you knew earlier about childhood obesity and diabetes?

Key Points:

0:00 - Intro with Shireen!

1:40 - What drew you to become a pediatric endocrinologist?

2:15 - What is the state of childhood obesity and type two diabetes in the United States currently?

3:21 - How has COVID-19 impacted the state of childhood obesity and type two diabetes?

4:45 - What factors contribute to the prevalence of childhood obesity and type two diabetes, especially amongst certain ethnic groups?

5:40 - What does a pre-diabetes diagnosis mean for children's health and how can you potentially prevent type two diabetes?

6:11 - How does obesity affect children and adolescents during their youth and even beyond?

6:50 - How does type two diabetes impact children?

7:45 - How are childhood obesity and type two diabetes related?

9:30 - What role can healthcare providers play in supporting children in preventing obesity and type two diabetes?

14:40 - What would an ideal world look like in terms of childhood obesity and diabetes prevention?

17:00 - Can you shed some light on where research and treatments are headed?

20:45 - Outro with Shireen!

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