Delayed Management of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Children.

Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common presentation for pediatric new-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Delayed diagnosis is the major risk factor for DKA at disease onset.

Method: Two pediatric endocrinologists independently reviewed the admission records to assess the appropriateness of preadmission management in various health care settings.

Diabetes Control and Adherence in Adolescence.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to severe complications if poorly controlled. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to worsening diabetes control due to changes in physiology, family dynamics, and social interactions. Good diabetes control requires following a regimen of frequent blood glucose checks, accurate carbohydrate counts, and compliance with insulin administration.