Sex ‐based differences in screening and recognition of pre‐diabetes and type 2 diabetes in pediatric primary care

ConclusionsMale adolescents were less likely to undergo A1c ‐based T2D screening due to differential ordering practices. The source of this differential practice should be pursued to avoid under‐recognition of cardiometabolic risk in at‐risk male youth.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - July 25, 2020 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Mary Ellen Vajravelu, Joyce M. Lee, Sandra Amaral, Andrea Kelly Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research