Autism spectrum disorder in children with Type 1 diabetes.
K E BethinLauren G KanapkaLori M LaffelS MajidiN S ChaytorS MacLeishR AdamsN C Fosternull nullPublished in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2019)
The frequency of ASD in the T1DX registry was similar to that in the general population. These data show that despite deficits in communication, occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis was similar in youth with and without ASD. Pump use was less frequent in those with ASD, possibly due to sensory issues, although CGM use did not differ. The lower HbA1c may be due to a more regimented routine with ASD. Because comorbidities such as ASD complicate care of patients with Type 1 diabetes, further research is needed to support these children.