A simple blood test warns of possible cardiometabolic complications for children with obesity

Scientists have detected lipid biomarkers in children and teenagers with obesity that indicate an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease as adults. A one-year lifestyle intervention lowered the levels of these lipid biomarkers, which demonstrates the importance of early intervention for children with obesity.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240920112720.htm