ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a common endocrine disorder among children and adolescents worldwide. Reports indicate a rising trend of T1DM in the past decades. However, data on T1DM in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Kenya, is limited. It is estimated that 127,000 children live with T1DM in Kenya, but only 5,000 are on treatment. This project aims to improve early diagnosis and appropriate management of T1DM in children and adolescents thr...

Background: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine condition that occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This condition affects approximately 5% of the general population with an additional estimated 5% being undiagnosed. Clinical presentation may be atypical with subsequent misdiagnosis in the absence of relevant specialists. Pediatric endocrinologists are just five in the Kenyan county hospitals, two of whom were funded by the Kenya...