Warning signs for type 2 diabetes or
unhealthy weight in children and teens

Dr. Rutkowski takes a "Health Break" to provide an overview of some of the primary warning signs for type 2 diabetes or obesity in children and teens, and strategies for creating healthy lifestyle habits to avoid a diagnosis.

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Guest Speaker

Dr. Bob Rutkowski

Robert Rutkowski, MD, is a medical director at UPMC Health Plan concentrating his efforts in pediatric value-based care and population health strategy. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has been in practice with Children’s Community Pediatrics for over 20 years and is the Medical Director of Children’s Hospital Express Care’s South Fayette location. 

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