Children who weigh too much face a broad array of health problems, with type 2 diabetes leading the list.

Doctors think teens who have metabolic syndrome face a high risk for the early onset of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.

Until recently, type 2 diabetes was also known as adult-onset diabetes. Now, the adult-onset prefix has been dropped because so many children are developing the condition.