ESPE Abstracts

Hypertension is a frequent chronic pathology in young diabetics. The association of diabetes and hypertension represents a high risk of morbidity and premature cardiovascular mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of hypertension in young diabetics and to assess the associated morbid factors.Patients and Methods: 357 diabetics aged 3 to 27 years (mean age: 10 years), were followed at the Children's Hospital o...