Type 1 Diabetes Update at Children With Diabetes Community

Authors

  • Bernard C. Szirth
  • Jim Stroud
  • Liliane Deeb
  • Kim Duong
  • Loka Thangma Athesvaran
  • Michael Ferm
  • Manan Shah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/DROJ-2-e004

Abstract

Of the estimated 415 million people living with diabetes worldwide, 10% have Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) meaning they will remain insulin dependent until a cure is found. Globally, we can observe an increasing trend of about 5% per year in newly diagnosed cases of T1D involving children as well as adults. T1D places vital organs at risk; additionally, it increases the likelihood of contracting other autoimmune diseases. Life expectancy of individuals affected with T1D can be shortened by as much as 12 years. Careful monitoring of diabetes (glucose, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI)), including early detection of retinal changes, is key to maintaining a long and healthy life.

References

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Wu L, Mendez N, Padgaonkar PA, et al. Monitoring blood pressure, glucose control, and retinal findings in patients with long duration type one diabetes. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016; 57: ARVO E-Abstract 6327. Web site. http://www.arvo.org/webs/ am2016/sectionpdf/RE/Session_537.pdf. Accessed July 18, 2016

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Published

2016-07-20

How to Cite

Bernard C. Szirth, Jim Stroud, Liliane Deeb, Kim Duong, Loka Thangma Athesvaran, Michael Ferm, & Manan Shah. (2016). Type 1 Diabetes Update at Children With Diabetes Community. Diabetes Research, 2(1), e1-e3. https://doi.org/10.17140/DROJ-2-e004

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): Volume 2 Issue 1 2016

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