Pediatrics
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Ultraprocessed foods comprise most of the calories for youths
Disparities by race and ethnicity showed even higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods over past 20 years by Black and Hispanic youth.
From the Journals
‘Shocking’ early complications from teen-onset type 2 diabetes
Almost two-thirds of study participants had at least one diabetes complication in young adulthood, around 15 years after diagnosis. A handful died...
News
FDA okays extended-release exenatide for children with T2D
It’s the second GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for youth with type 2 diabetes, and the first once-weekly.
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Admissions for eating disorders double in pandemic
More adolescents have needed help for eating disorders, which has exacerbated a treatment bottleneck.
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Stop using Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen, J&J warns
Consumers should stop using these products and throw them away, the company said.
Conference Coverage
New agents for youth-onset type 2 diabetes ‘finally in sight’
‘A number of clinical trials of antidiabetic pharmacologic agents in diabetic youth have been completed, demonstrating safety and efficacy, and a...
Commentary
Rising rates of T1D in children: Is COVID to blame?
With the pandemic came a noticeable rise in cases of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children. Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses possible...
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FDA rejects teplizumab for type 1 diabetes delay
The decision follows narrow endorsement by an advisory panel.
Feature
‘Treat youth with gender dysphoria as individuals’
Keira Bell regrets her decision to transition at age 16, saying she only received three counseling sessions prior to endocrinology referral.
Conference Coverage
Omnipod 5 ‘artificial pancreas’ shows benefit in type 1 diabetes
If approved by the FDA, it would be the third commercially available semiautomated insulin delivery system in the United States and the first...
Conference Coverage
Intervention opens access to care for minority youths with type 1 diabetes
Program adds support for children with diabetes and their families who are struggling because of lack of resources or marginalization in the...