hrp0098p1-249 | Fetal and Multisystem Endocrinology | ESPE2024

The prevalence of thyroid disorders and coeliac disease in children wih type 1 diabetes mellitus seen in a tertiary hospital in resource limited setting

Thekiso Tebo , Tefera Endale , Bayani One , Joel Dipesalema

Background: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus(T1DM) is a chronic condition where beta cells of the pancreas are unable to make insulin secondary to their autoimmune T-cell mediated destruction. Patients with one autoimmune disease are prone to having others as well. There has been a link found between Type 1 Diabetes, thyroid function and coeliac disease.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalen...