Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Childhood.

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Title: Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Childhood.
Authors: Cook, V. V., Hurley, J. S.
Source: Clinical Pediatrics. Feb1998, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p123-129. 7p. 2 Graphs.
Subject Terms: Pima children, Treatment of diabetes, Diseases in youths, Health
Geographic Terms: Arizona, United States
Abstract: Studies the incidence of type 2 diabetes which has increased dramatically in the past decade in Pima (Akimel O'odham) children, aged 5-17 years, living in the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Implementation of the diabetes primary prevention program called Quest; Four components of the Quest program; Risk factors; How the Pima Indian children diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) were treated.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Studies the incidence of type 2 diabetes which has increased dramatically in the past decade in Pima (Akimel O'odham) children, aged 5-17 years, living in the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Implementation of the diabetes primary prevention program called Quest; Four components of the Quest program; Risk factors; How the Pima Indian children diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) were treated.
ISSN:00099228
DOI:10.1177/000992289803700210