[Immunologic parameters in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in children].

Evaluation of some immunological indicators in a group of 31 patients. In 80.6% patients IgG and IgM values were elevated, in 77% the total lymphocytes were reduced. Significantly reduced C3 levels were recorded in 46.6% and reduced C4 levels in 83.3%, in particular during the period of decompensation. Serum antibodies against islet cells of the pancreas were found in particular during the first two years of the disease.