Business & Operations Head, Rainbow Hospitals, Bengaluru
Type 2 Diabetes in adolescents is emerging as a significant public health concern, driven largely by rising obesity rates and sedentary lifestyles. Unlike type 1 diabetes, it is increasingly diagnosed in younger populations due to poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity. Early onset poses long-term complications, including cardiovascular disease, kidney issues, and nerve damage. Timely intervention through lifestyle modification, early diagnosis, and medical management is crucial to mitigate risks. Raising awareness among families, schools, and healthcare providers is essential to curb this growing epidemic.
Business & Operations Head, Rainbow Hospitals, Bengaluru
Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui is a Specialist Pediatrician at Emirates Hospitals Group with over 7 years of experience in general pediatrics and expertise in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. Practicing at Emirates Hospitals Day Surgery Motor City, she is highly regarded for her compassionate care and clinical excellence. Dr. Siddiqui specializes in managing pediatric growth and pubertal disorders, thyroid issues, juvenile diabetes, obesity, and common pediatric conditions such as infections, allergies, and asthma. A Gold Medalist in Pediatrics from D.Y. Patil University, she also holds a Diploma in Infectious Diseases from the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, and is a member of RCPI and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
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