Type 2 diabetes and obesity have increased substantially over the last decade, affecting more and more children and youth each year. Governments need to address this problem by targeting the environment where they spend most of their times: school.

School plays a key role in the development of infants and teens by contributing to their behaviours and beliefs. Thus, a programme for students focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and the prevention of type 2 diabetes and obesity is necessary. The KiDS Programme represents a successful model of diabetes education and prevention which could be easily replicated around the world.