ESPE Abstracts

Background: Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic disease in pediatric age. The incidence is increasing worldwide, with significant variations between countries. In Portugal, the prevalence in pediatric age is about 0.16%.Objective and hypotheses: This study aims to characterize a pediatric population with type 1 diabetes and to identify factors influencing the metabolic control.Method: Retrospective analysis of childre...

Background: Diabetics have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), cardiovascular events are more often the cause of premature death than nephropathy. In pediatric T1DM population, 35% have 2 or more cardiovascular risk factors (cvRF).Objective and hypotheses: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of traditional cvRF in children and adolescents with T1DM, and their association with the deg...