Pediatric Onset Type II Diabetes - 1854 Words

America is a melting pot of immigrants. First, the pilgrims, the Italians, the Polish came to America for opportunity. More recently, people from the Philippines, Syria, and Mexico have emigrated from their homes for a better future. Latinos are the largest minority in the US-making up more than 13.7% of total population. Type 2 Diabetes and its complications are a major health concern all over the world. Some racial and ethnic populations are more at risk for this disease. Type II Diabetes is well known as one of the most preventable diseases in modern times. The focus of this research paper is to determine why Latinx children are at an increased risk for Type II diabetes, compared to their peers. In order to understand the complexity of†¦show more content†¦The clinic that was chosen as it provides care for children who are typically uninsured or below the poverty level in the county. All of the subjects studied were classified as having type 1, type 2 diabetes, secondary diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance. Total 55 patients with diabetes, 17 met the criteria of type 2 diabetes, and the other 38 had type 1. The subjects age ranges ranged from 10 to 17 years, and boys and girls were evenly represented. The patients shared several important clinical features. The mean BMI for the group was 32.9, and everyone in the group was obese. The majority of the patients had been obese throughout childhood. The medical records of the Mexican-American children with type 2 diabetes were reviewed and summarized in 1994, and again in 1996. Data like ketones in blood, plasma glucose, insulin, and thyroid antibodies were noted. Their health history including birth weight and maternal history of gestational diabetes were obtained. Family histories of diabetes allowed assessment of the genetic aspects of the disorder. Eight siblings of the children performed 3-hour OGTTs. The siblings equally boys and girls, ranged in age from 8 to 16 years old. The survey that was distributed to 6 high schools in Ventura County were to assess the prevalence of diabetes in Hispanic youth. They asked for information from the school such as: school population, ethnic breakdown of students and the number of students with diabetes. Observed versus expected