hrp0095p1-250 | Diabetes and Insulin | ESPE2022

The Metabolic Syndrome is frequent in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Compared to Healthy Controls

Barrett Mørk Freja , Otto Broby Madsen Jens , Ascanius Pilgaard Kasper , Kryger Jensen Andreas , Klakk Heidi , Tarp Jakob , Bugge Anna , Heidemann Malene , Van Hall Gerrit , Pociot Flemming , Wedderkopp Niels , Johannesen Jesper

Background: There is a rise in overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in parallel with a rise in the metabolic syndrome (MS) among children and adolescents in general.Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence and characteristics of the MS in children and adolescents with T1D compared to their healthy counterparts.Design and Sett...