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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2023; 12(5): 263-272
Published online Dec 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i5.263
Published online Dec 9, 2023. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i5.263
Prediabetes in children and adolescents: An updated review
Hak Yung Ng, Louis Tsz Wang Chan, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Author contributions: Ng HY reviewed the literature, wrote the manuscript, revised it and approved the final version; Chan LTW reviewed the literature, revised it and approved the final version.
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Corresponding author: Hak Yung Ng, MBChB, DCH, PgDipPD, MSc, FHKCPaed, FHKAM, FRCP, FRCPCH, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, No. 2 Po Ning Lane, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China.
Received: July 25, 2023
Peer-review started: July 25, 2023
First decision: August 31, 2023
Revised: October 5, 2023
Accepted: October 16, 2023
Article in press: October 16, 2023
Published online: December 9, 2023
Processing time: 136 Days and 2.1 Hours
Peer-review started: July 25, 2023
First decision: August 31, 2023
Revised: October 5, 2023
Accepted: October 16, 2023
Article in press: October 16, 2023
Published online: December 9, 2023
Processing time: 136 Days and 2.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Prediabetes, an intermediate stage before type 2 diabetes mellitus, has increased in parallel with the growing burden of pediatric obesity worldwide. However, child health practitioners are struggling with the definition, significance, diagnostic approach, trajectories, implications, outcomes, and management of prediabetes. This review aims to provide pediatricians and primary care providers with an updated overview of this important, yet controversial, condition.