Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)
Conditions
Keywords
type 1 diabetes mellitus, children, adolescent
Brief summary
Achieving glycemic targets with improved T1DM management reduces diabetes complications and the risk of progression. Thus, it is essential to identify the challenges in T1DM management within the country and develop strategies for improvement. In Türkiye, there is limited multicenter data regarding the clinical characteristics of children and adolescents with T1DM during the diagnosis and treatment process. This multicenter prospective cohort study aimed to determine the diagnostic and follow-up characteristics of children and adolescents with T1DM, assess the status of diabetes management in the country.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Type 1 diabetes mellitus can develop in individuals between the ages of 2 months and 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
* other types of diabetes mellitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HbA1c | Through study completion, HbA1c will be measured during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of treatment. |
| diabetes microvascular complications | through study completion, diabetes microvascular complications will be assessed during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of treatment. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)