High prevalence of systemic rheumatic diseases in women with type 1 diabetes

This study in 1212 adults with T1DM found an age-dependent enrichment of SRDs in women with T1DM: 9.2% prevalence in women overall and 14% in women over age 50. Clinicians taking care of older women with T1DM should monitor for these SRDs.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research