Understanding Metabolism and Inflammation Risks for Diabetes in Adolescents

This study is investigating how metabolism and inflammation in teenagers relate to diabetes risk — looking at adolescents with normal weight, overweight, obesity, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes to understand early warning signs. **You may be eligible if:** - You are between 14 and 18 years old - You are at Tanner stage 4 or 5 (late puberty or fully mature) - You fall into one of these groups: normal weight, overweight, obese, pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are currently pregnant - You take medications that affect blood sugar (such as immunosuppressants, cancer drugs, or high-dose steroids), unless prescribed for type 2 diabetes - You have an autoimmune disease, cancer, or a cognitive disability that would prevent you from following study instructions - You are allergic or intolerant to milk, soy, or palm oil Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.