Adolescent Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Synaptics and Heuristics

The adolescent population is the foundation for a Nation’s progress. Their shoulders therefore must be emboldened with health and dignity to ensure a developed Nation. However, the multitude of prevailing epidemics have left nostone unturned to enfeeble their strength. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity stand amongst the top shotguns. There is a dire need to execute preventive as well as therapeutic actions to contain the epidemic, for which one must be well versed with the attributable risk factors. In this article, we will understand the synaptics of adolescent obesity and T2DM and what strategies are recommended by the health authorities to prevent and overcome this rising epidemic