1 in 5 US Adolescents Is Pre-diabetic, Says Study. Conducted by researchers affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the study was published in 'JAMA Pediatrics.'. In addition to the alarming statistic concerning adolescents, it found that almost 25% of young adults in the U.S. are also pre-diabetic. The condition means that the person has high blood sugar levels, though not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to obesity. People with the condition are less responsive to insulin, the glucose balancing agent in our bloodstream. Though manageable, the condition is serious. It can lead to limb amputation, stroke or early death. According to the CDC, close to a third of adult Americans are pre-diabetic. 90% are unaware of the condition. [The study's findings] highlight the need for primary and secondary prevention efforts tailored to the young segment of the US population, Study Authors, via CNN
