Lifestyle modifications require substantial effort
sharps bin disposal, self-control, and organization that may not be present in many youth. Involving families in lifestyle interventions may ease the burden on the child or adolescent while providing support and more opportunities to implement healthy, new behaviors. Given the SES and racial/ethnic disparities found in pediatric T2D populations, prescribed lifestyle interventions may be more difficult to implement and maintain. The ADA has suggested a family-centered approach to lifestyle modifications in youth with T2D, with particular attention to the interplay of culture and nutrition
novofine, as well as the availability of resources based on the family’s means (American Diabetes Association, 2017).
