Junk Food, Inactivity Fueling Kids' Diabetes: Doc Warns of Rising Cases

• Modern lifestyle patterns, including high-sugar food consumption and decreased physical activity, are causing a surge in childhood diabetes.
• Type 2 diabetes, traditionally an adult condition, is now increasingly diagnosed in younger age groups, sometimes referred to as MODY.
• Excess body fat, especially abdominal fat, and diets rich in sugary drinks, refined carbs, and packaged foods disrupt insulin response.
• Physical inactivity and excessive screen time contribute to metabolic dysfunction and hormonal imbalances, increasing diabetes risk.
• Warning signs include increased thirst, frequent urination, unusual tiredness, unexplained weight changes, and acanthosis nigricans.