(Photograph) - Four-year-old Lauren Bullard is among 307 children from more than 40 primary schools in Plymouth, Devon, to have their metabolism measured by EarlyBird, a 12-year study into the causes of diabetes. Dr Linda Voss, EarlyBird co-ordinator, said so-called 'adult' diabetes had reached epidemic proportions and was beginning to affect children. 'If nothing is done to stop this, one in ten of today's children will get diabetes in their lifetime,' she said. Photo: John Allen/Plymouth Evening News
Photo: John Allen/Plymouth Evening News
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
