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Research into pediatric obesity and why metformin is less effective in children

NIH says Dr. Stephanie Chung discussed her research into genetic, environmental and lifestyle risk factors for pediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes at its 2026 Research Festival.

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NIH says Dr. Stephanie Chung’s research examines factors that increase children’s risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Her lab also studies why metformin, a common treatment for type 2 diabetes, lowers blood sugar in adults but is less effective in children.

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Dr. Stephanie Chung standing next to a podium with a sign that reads "NIH National Institutes of Health" on a stage. Behind them are the United States and Department of Health and Human Services flags.

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@NIHPediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are some of the fastest growing diseases affecting children today. At the 2026 NIH Research Festival, Lasker Clinical Research Scholar Dr. Stephanie Chung shared how her research explores the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that increase the risk of pediatric obesity and T2D. Her lab also looks at why metformin, a common treatment for T2D, successfully lowers blood sugar in adults but is not as effective in children. Watch Dr. Chung’s full presentation: https://bit.ly/4hB4qdH. Learn more about the NIH Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program: https://bit.ly/2LJrd6B.
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    @NIHPediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are some of the fastest growing diseases affecting children today. At the 2026 NIH Research Festival, Lasker Clinical Research Scholar Dr. Stephanie Chung shared how her research explores the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that increase the risk of pediatric obesity and T2D. Her lab also looks at why metformin, a common treatment for T2D, successfully lowers blood sugar in adults but is not as effective in children. Watch Dr. Chung’s full presentation: https://bit.ly/4hB4qdH. Learn more about the NIH Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program: https://bit.ly/2LJrd6B.
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