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...