Diabetes News – Newsletter for November 26, 2010

Obese kids show signs of heart disease aged just 15

LONDON – A new study has shown that kids who have a high body mass index (BMI) between 9 and 12 years of age are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood insulin levels (all risk factors for developing heart disease) by the time they reach adolescence.

A total of 5,235 children took …. Source article  : Obese kids show signs of heart disease aged just 15.