Publication Date
Spring 2018
School
School of Nursing
Major
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Keywords
Type II Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Pediatric Diabetes, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Endocrine
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Endocrine System Diseases | Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Maternal and Child Health | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases | Pediatric Nursing | Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Foering, Allison, "Pediatric Type II Diabetes Mellitus: Examining the Upward Trend" (2018). Senior Honors Theses. 734.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/734
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in pediatric onset of type II diabetes. This paper will examine elements contributing to this trend. Type II diabetes will be discussed, including related pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis, and complications, with differentiation between adult and pediatric onset. Possible prevention and treatment methods appropriate for pediatric patients will also be discussed, along with possible outcomes in pediatric patients that could result from this disease. Overall, this paper will provide insight on the causes of this growing trend, and ways to improve the risks imposed on pediatric patients.
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Endocrine System Diseases Commons, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Commons, Maternal and Child Health Commons, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Commons, Pediatric Nursing Commons, Pediatrics Commons
