- Delayed puberty in adolescent males is a significant independent risk factor for developing early-onset type 2 diabetes.
- Boys with delayed puberty had a 2.5-fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- The association remained strong even after adjusting for potential confounding variables.
- Recognizing delayed puberty in males as an early-life marker for increased risk of type 2 diabetes may help identify vulnerable individuals.
- The study presented at the Joint Congress between the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and the European Society of Endocrinology represents a significant advancement in understanding metabolic risk factors.
Source: ESPE-ESE Press Release
