hrp0082p2-d1-325 | Diabetes | ESPE2014

Imbalance Between Pro-Oxidative and Anti-Oxidative Mechanisms in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Karampali Maria , Kyrgios Ioannis , Kalogiannis Stavros , Efstratiou Efthimia , Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) has been described to be associated with altered oxidative status. Combined analysis of pro-oxidative and anti-oxidative mechanisms in youngsters with T1DM has been less studied.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate pro-oxidative/anti-oxidative status in T1DM youngsters and healthy controls and investigate their possible association with glycemic control.Method: Sixty-three children and a...