Youth Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Unique Challenges during the Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Transition | Recording-Youth Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Unique Challenges during the Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Transition

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The Diabetes and Youth Interest Group webinar focused on the challenges of managing youth onset type 2 diabetes, particularly during the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Led by moderators Summer Hafida, a professor and endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and obesity at Boston University, and Dr. Srinivasan, a pediatric endocrinologist at UCSF, the discussion highlighted the increasing incidence of youth onset type 2 diabetes globally, particularly in diverse racial and socioeconomic groups.<br /><br />Dr. Erin Finn discussed the unique aspects of youth onset type 2 diabetes, noting its aggressive nature, increased insulin resistance, and faster beta-cell deterioration compared to diabetes diagnosed in later adulthood. She emphasized the transition's challenges, including healthcare system differences, insurance barriers, and the emerging adult's developmental and social considerations. The importance of preparing youth for this transition through education on healthcare navigation and disease management was stressed.<br /><br />The webinar highlighted the lack of extensive research specific to youth onset type 2 diabetes transition care, with current studies indicating that transfer to adult care or interruption in care often worsens glycemic control. It also touched on the high rates of complications, such as adverse pregnancy outcomes, in this population.<br /><br />Recommendations included starting transition discussions early, fostering adult provider relationships, and using team-based approaches in clinical care. Additionally, bariatric surgery was mentioned as a potentially effective intervention for managing youth onset type 2 diabetes.<br /><br />The session concluded with a discussion on discrepancies in care needs and emphasized the need for further research to guide effective transition strategies.

Keywords

youth onset type 2 diabetes

transition to adult healthcare

insulin resistance

beta-cell deterioration

healthcare navigation

glycemic control

bariatric surgery

pediatric endocrinologist

adverse pregnancy outcomes

transition strategies