Children Quote by David Katz
“When I went to medical school, I was taught about two basic kinds of diabetes: juvenile onset and adult onset. From the time I did my training in medical school to the end of my residency we were already seeing the transformation of adult onset diabetes into Type II, which is what we call it now, which from my perspective is a euphemism we have draped over this condition to conceal the fact that what was a chronic disease in midlife is now epidemic in children. Frankly, Type II diabetes in a seven year old is adult onset diabetes. We just don't want to confront that unpleasant fact.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Diabetes Trends, 2015
The author argues that labeling adult‑onset diabetes as Type II in children masks the growing epidemic of chronic disease in youth.
In simple terms: Naming hides the reality of childhood diabetes epidemic.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the true scope of the disease.
Themes
public health
mislabeling
epidemics
child health
medical ethics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- pediatric clinics
- public health policy
- medical education
- parental counseling
Key Concepts
Euphemism
disease classification
social denial
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our response to disease?
- What policies could better reflect the true burden?
A Different Perspective
The term may help reduce stigma but can delay appropriate prevention.
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