Incidence and Mortality Rates and Clinical Characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes among Children and Young Adults in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Elizabeth Duarte GómezGabriel Andrew GregoryMiriam Castrati NostasAngela Christine MiddlehurstAlicia Josephine JenkinsGraham David Ogle

Published in: Journal of diabetes research (2017)

Bolivia has low T1D incidence. Reasonable glycemic control is being achieved despite limited resources; however, some have serious complications and adverse cardiovascular risk factor profiles. Further attention is needed for complications.

Keyphrases

risk factors
glycemic control
type diabetes
young adults
blood glucose
weight loss
insulin resistance
working memory
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
childhood cancer
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular events
electronic health record
adverse drug