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Mobasseri M, Shirmohammadi M, Amiri T, Vahed N, Hosseini Fard H, Ghojazadeh M. Prevalence and incidence of type 1 diabetes in the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Promot Perspect 2020; 10:98-115. [PMID: 32296622 PMCID: PMC7146037 DOI: 10.34172/hpp.2020.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 295] [Impact Index Per Article: 73.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Diabetes is referred to a group of diseases characterized by high glucose levels in blood. It is caused by a deficiency in the production or function of insulin or both, which can occur because of different reasons, resulting in protein and lipid metabolic disorders. The aim of this study was to systematically review the prevalence and incidence of type 1 diabetes in the world. Methods: A systematic search of resources was conducted to investigate the prevalence and incidence of type 1 diabetes in the world. The databases of Medline (via PubMed and Ovid),ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 1980 to September 2019 were searched to locate English articles. The located articles were screened in multiple levels of title, abstract,and full-text and final studies that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved and included in the study. Results: From 1202 located articles, 193 studies were included in this systematic review. The results of meta-analysis showed that the incidence of type 1 diabetes was 15 per 100,000 people and the prevalence was 9.5% (95% CI: 0.07 to 0.12) in the world, which was statistically significant. Conclusion: According to the results, the incidence and prevalence of type 1 diabetes are increasing in the world. As a result, insulin will be difficult to access and afford, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries.
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- Majid Mobasseri
- Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Emergency Medicine Research Team, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A Joanna Briggs Institute Affiliated Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A Joanna Briggs Institute Affiliated Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A Joanna Briggs Institute Affiliated Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Yazar A, Akın F, Akça ÖF, Eklioğlu BS, Türe E, Coşkun F, Atabek ME. The effect of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other psychiatric disorders on the treatment of pediatric diabetes mellitus. Pediatr Diabetes 2019; 20:345-352. [PMID: 30652399 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Psychiatric diagnoses of patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), the severity of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms of the patients and their primary caregivers, and the effects of these factors on treatment were investigated. METHODS Sixty-one patients with T1DM were included in the study along with their parents. Psychiatric diagnoses of the patients were determined using a semistructured psychiatric interview, and their depression and ADHD symptom severities were evaluated with self-report scales. The ADHD symptom severities of the parents were evaluated using self-report scales. The relationships among the psychiatric symptoms and the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and postprandial blood glucose (PBG) levels of the patients were investigated. RESULTS HbA1c levels were found to correlate with the hyperactivity levels of children and the number of diagnoses they had. FBG and PBG values of patients diagnosed with ADHD were found to be higher than in those who did not have ADHD. HbA1c, FBG, and PBG values of the patients who had any disruptive behavior disorder were found to be higher than in those who did not. ADHD total scores, gender (being female), having diagnoses of ADHD or depression were found to be predictive of HbA1c levels according to the regression analyses. No relationship between the clinical findings of the children and their parents' ADHD levels was found. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study implicate that children with T1DM should be evaluated in terms of ADHD which could have negative effects on the treatment.
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- Abdullah Yazar
- Department of Pediatrics, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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Poyrazoğlu Ş, Bundak R, Yavaş Abalı Z, Önal H, Sarıkaya S, Akgün A, Baş S, Abalı S, Bereket A, Eren E, Tarım Ö, Güven A, Yıldız M, Karaman Aksakal D, Yüksel A, Seymen Karabulut G, Hatun Ş, Özgen T, Cesur Y, Azizoğlu M, Dilek E, Tütüncüler F, Papatya Çakır E, Özcabı B, Evliyaoğlu O, Karadeniz S, Dursun F, Bolu S, Arslanoğlu İ, Yeşiltepe Mutlu G, Kırmızıbekmez H, İşgüven P, Üstyol A, Adal E, Uçar A, Cebeci N, Bezen D, Binay Ç, Semiz S, Korkmaz HA, Memioğlu N, Sağsak E, Peltek HN, Yıldız M, Akçay T, Turan S, Güran T, Atay Z, Akcan N, Çizmecioğlu F, Ercan O, Dağdeviren A, Baş F, İşsever H, Darendeliler F. Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Aged Below 18 Years during 2013-2015 in Northwest Turkey. J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2018; 10:336-342. [PMID: 29789274 PMCID: PMC6280322 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objective To assess the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children under 18 years of age in the northwest region of Turkey during 2013-2015. Methods All newly diagnosed T1DM cases were recorded prospectively during 2013-2015. Total, as well as gender and age group specific (0-4, 5-9, 10-14 and 15-17 age) mean incidences per 100,000 per year were calculated. Results There were 1,773 patients diagnosed during 2013-2015 (588 cases in 2013, 592 cases in 2014, 593 cases in 2015). Of these, 862 (48.6%) were girls and 911 (51.4%) were boys. The mean age at diagnosis was 9.2±4.2 years and it was not significantly different between girls (9.0±4.1 years) and boys (9.4±4.4 years) (p=0.052). The crude mean incidence was 8.99/100.000 confidence interval (CI) (95% CI: 8.58-9.42). Although mean incidence was similar between boys [8.98/100.000 (CI: 8.40 to 9.58)] and girls [9.01/100.000 (CI: 8.42 to 9.63)], there was male predominance in all groups except for 5-9 year age group. The standardized mean incidence was 9.02/100.000 according to the World Health Organization standard population. The mean incidence for the 0-4, 5-9, 10-14 and 15-17 age groups was 6.13, 11.68, 11.7 and 5.04/100.000 respectively. The incidence of T1DM was similar over the course of three years (p=0.95). A significant increase in the proportion of cases diagnosed was observed in the autumn-winter seasons. Conclusion The northwest region of Turkey experienced an intermediate incidence of T1DM over the period of the study.
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- Şükran Poyrazoğlu
- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- University of Kyrenia Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
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- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa, Turkey
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- Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa, Turkey
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- Amasya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Amasya, Turkey
- Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Koç University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Edirne, Turkey
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- Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Edirne, Turkey
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- Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Edirne, Turkey
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- Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- Şevket Yılmaz Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Disease Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Düzce University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Disease Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Disease Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Derince Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Çorlu State Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Balıkesir Atatürk State Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- American Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Edirne Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Edirne, Turkey
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- Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
- University of Near East Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
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- Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Gürsoy S, Koçkar T, Atik SU, Önal Z, Önal H, Adal E. Autoimmunity and intestinal colonization by Candida albicans in patients with type 1 diabetes at the time of the diagnosis. KOREAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2018; 61:217-220. [PMID: 30032588 PMCID: PMC6106689 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2018.61.7.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic and immune-mediated disease, which is characterized by the progressive destruction of pancreatic beta cells. T1DM precipitates in genetically susceptible individuals through environmental factors. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of autoimmunity and intestinal colonization of Candida albicans on the development of T1DM. METHODS Forty-two patients newly diagnosed with T1DM and 42 healthy subjects were included in this monocentric study. The basic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded. T1DM-, thyroid-, and celiac-associated antibodies were evaluated. Stool cultures for C. albicans were performed to assess whether or not gut integrity was impaired in patients with T1DM. RESULTS The evaluation of T1DM- and thyroid-associated antibodies showed that the prevalences of islet cell antibodies and antithyroperoxidase positivity were higher in the study patients than in the patients in the control group. Furthermore, the direct examination and culture of fresh stool samples revealed that 50% of the patients with T1DM and 23.8% of the control subjects had fungi (C. albicans). CONCLUSION Through this study, we suggest that the presence of intestinal C. albicans colonization at the time of the diagnosis of T1DM may indicate impairment of normal intestinal microbiota. We also suggest that there may be a tendency of T1DM in patients with a high prevalence of intestinal C. albicans.
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- Semra Gürsoy
- Department of Pediatrics, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Metabolic Disease, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Demir F, Günöz H, Saka N, Darendeliler F, Bundak R, Baş F, Neyzi O. Epidemiologic Features of Type 1 Diabetic Patients between 0 and 18 Years of Age in İstanbul City. J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2015; 7:49-56. [PMID: 25800476 PMCID: PMC4439892 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.1694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the epidemiologic, clinical and laboratory characteristics of a group of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) living in a Turkish city. METHODS The records of 395 (boys/girls: 199/196) children with newly diagnosed T1DM hospitalized in the years 1985-2004 were evaluated retrospectively. The data were assessed by gender and age subgroups (≤5, 6-10 and ≥11 years). RESULTS Mean age of children at diagnosis was 8.1±4.1 years. At T1DM onset, the number of children ≤5, between 6-10 and ≥11 years old was 110 (27.9%), 147 (37.2%) and 138 (34.9%), respectively. The patients were mostly diagnosed at ages 6-8 years (24.1%), followed by cases aged 3-5 years (22.0%). Polyuria and polydipsia were the most common symptoms (94.7%). Mean duration of symptoms was 21.5±18.6 days. Although the patients mostly presented in autumn (30.7%), no season-related significant differences were found. The frequency of ketoacidosis was relatively high (48.5%). When compared to boys, the girls experienced higher rates of ketoacidosis (55.1% vs. 41.7%, p=0.042); had a higher frequency of anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (11.7% vs. 4.2%, p=0.049) and higher insulin requirement (0.89±0.41 vs. 0.77±0.36 IU/kg, p=0.005). Cases with a family history of T1DM were more likely to have anti-endomysial antibodies (42.9% vs. 8.1%, p=0.027) and higher initial blood glucose levels (510.5±145.0 vs. 436.1±156.5 mg/dL, p=0.005). CONCLUSION The findings possibly indicate a decreasing age of T1DM onset. The high frequency of ketoacidosis at presentation is noteworthy. Girls had higher rates of ketoacidosis, higher frequency of anti-thyroid antibodies and higher insulin requirements as compared to boys. Patients with a family history of T1DM had higher initial glucose levels and higher frequency of anti-endomysial antibodies.
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- Fikri Demir
- Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Diyarbakır, Turkey. E-mail:
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Aycan Z, Önder A, Çetinkaya S, Bilgili H, Yıldırım N, Baş VN, Peltek Kendirci HN, Yılmaz Ağladıoğlu S. Assessment of the knowledge of diabetes mellitus among school teachers within the scope of the managing diabetes at school program. J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2012; 4:199-203. [PMID: 23032146 PMCID: PMC3537286 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Training teachers and education professionals on diabetes is crucial for full-time monitoring of diabetic children in schools. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge on diabetes in a group of school teachers in Turkey. METHODS Between November 2010 and November 2011, 1054 teachers from three regions of Ankara were given a questionnaire to assess their knowledge on diabetes. The mean age of the group (27% males, 73% females) was 38.8±8 years. 61.7% of the participants were class teachers, 23.3% were school counselors, and the rest were physical education teachers and administrators. RESULTS A fair percentage (47.6%) of the participants had a moderate knowledge level on diabetes and 32.4% expressed a lower level of knowledge. A large proportion (94%) gave an accurate definition of diabetes. Of the total group of 1054 teachers, 625 were aware that blood glucose level might decrease in diabetic children during follow-up. Also, 75% believed that diabetic children were eligible for physical education classes. 52.8% of these teachers had no diabetic child in their classes and teachers with a diabetic patient in their family had better knowledge of diabetes compared to their counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Our study results indicate that school teachers have limited knowledge on diabetes. We believe that their knowledge levels can be improved by widespread training programs.
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- Zehra Aycan
- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
,* Address for Correspondence: Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital,Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey Phone: +90 312 305 65 12 E-mail:
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric Health and Disease Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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