Two tests better than one to diagnose diabetes in overweight children

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

A new study found that the recommended blood test may not be enough to catch type 2 diabetes in overweight children, missing more than two-thirds of children at high-risk for the condition. Researchers found that performing two tests could dramatically reduce the risk of delayed diagnosis in overweight children.

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