Long-term prognosis of type 1 diabetes in relation to the clinical characteristics at the onset of diabetes

Conclusion: Female gender, younger age, presence of DKA, lower C-peptide and higher HbA1c at onset could predict a poor long-term outcome. Identification of factors related to a worse outcome of T1DM at the onset of diabetes might help in selecting those patients who should be given more intensive treatment.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research