hrp0086p1-p243 | Diabetes P1 | ESPE2016

Associated and Familial Autoimmunity in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Papadopoulou Martha , Kallinikou Dimitra , Louraki Maria , Foteinou Aspasia , Karavanaki Kyriaki

Background: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) often coexists with other autoimmune diseases, either individually or as a part of polyendocrine syndrome (APS I-III). It is frequently associated with autoimmune thyroid, celiac, gastric and Addison’s disease. In the families with T1DM patients frequently coexist different autoimmune diseases (familial autoimmunity).Objective and hypotheses: Evaluating the frequency of associated and familial autoimmunity...