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Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Metformin, GLP-1s, and When to Add Insulin
Type 2 diabetes in kids has jumped 70% in the past decade, and complications like heart disease and kidney disease can appear much sooner than in adults.
In this episode, TRC Healthcare Assistant Editor and Clinical Pharmacist Gina Corley, PharmD, discusses managing type 2 diabetes in children and teens as its prevalence continues to rise. She covers why the disease progresses faster in kids, why lifestyle changes and drug therapy work best together from the start, and how a family-centered approach helps changes stick.
You’ll hear practical insights on lifestyle goals, metformin dosing and…
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