By Team Aakash Byju's
Today, Children and Teens love to eat junk food all the time which results in Type 2 Diabetes.
Less physical and outdoor activities may also lead to Diabetes in children.
Rapid urbanization is also one of the reasons for the increase in Type 2 Diabetes.
Another reason for the risk is economic growth which results in a change in social behaviour.
Sometimes, it may be due to family history and genetics that causes Type 2 Diabetes.
It is also observed that adolescent girls develop Type 2 Diabetes more than boys, which tells us that sex also plays a role.
Premature babies have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes.
A kid born to a mother with Type 2 Diabetes can get diabetes at a young age.
A medical condition called Obesity in children can develop Diabetes.
Children of certain countries like Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore are also prone to Type 2 Diabetes.