A study presented at the Joint Congress between the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and the European Society of Endocrinology revealed that delayed puberty in adolescent males is a significant independent risk factor for developing early-onset type 2 diabetes. The researchers observed a 2.5-fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in boys with delayed puberty, even after adjusting for potential confounding variables. This finding may aid in early diagnosis and targeted prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes in vulnerable individuals.

Source: ESPE-ESE Press Release