Suboptimal Glycaemic Control and Its Contributing Factors in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Journal of The Best Available Evidence in Medicine Volume 2, Issue 1 Pages 3-4 Published: DOI: 10.63720/v2i1002

Abstract

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to absolute insulin deficiency. The disease progresses from asymptomatic autoimmunity to overt diabetes requiring lifelong insulin therapy.

Keywords

Type 1 diabetes, Glycaemic control, Children and adolescents, Resource-limited settings, Socioeconomic factors