Teenage years build the skeletal foundation for life, but new research reveals that obesity and type 2 diabetes can sabotage this crucial process. A study presented at ENDO 2025 found that teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes showed less improvement in bone strength and quality over time compared to their normal-weight peers. The Study That Changes Everything Dr. Fida Bacha from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston tracked 48 teenagers for one year, including 26 girls with an average age of 15.5 years. The research team divided participants into three groups: 27% had normal weight, 31% were overweight with … Continue reading 42% of Teens Show Blood Sugar Problems as Study Links Diabetes to Bone Damage During Critical Growth Years