The incidence, clinical features, and treatment of type 2 diabetes in children <15 yr in a population-based cohort from Auckland, New Zealand, 1995–2007
Research Abstract
posted by HIIRC Admin on 15 June 2012
Authors
Craig Jefferies
Philippa J. Carter
Peter Reed
Wayne S. Cutfield
Fran Mouat
Paul Hofman
Alistair J. Gunn
Year of Publication
2012
Source
Pediatric Diabetes, 13(4), 294–300
Publication Type
Journal article (peer reviewed)
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the change in incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the time-course of glycemic control in a regional pediatric cohort with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This retrospective analysis used prospectively collected data on 52 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from a population-based treatment referral cohort from 1995 to 2007. Based on the results, the authors conclude that the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in childhood or adolescence "... increased markedly over a 13-yr period in the Auckland region. Long-term metabolic control remains poor with current medical treatment".
Type of Study
*Retrospective study
How to Access
Available to read in full text at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1399-5448.2011.00851.x/full