Local researchers at UAB have been tracking the Type II diabetes numbers in kids, and before the pandemic, they saw about 11 new youth diabetes cases a month. Now, it’s up to 19 on a monthly average.
Experts said it started when kids exercised less during the pandemic and shared warnings signs to look out for., and before the pandemic, they saw about 11 new youth diabetes cases a month. Now, it’s up to 19 on a monthly average.
There are warning signs you can look out for, like the darkening of the skin on the back of their neck, or under their armpits. Dr. Schmidt said increased urination or increased thirst is also a sign.
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