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Prevalence of diabetes in people with intellectual disabilities and age- and gender-matched controls: A meta-analysis.

Davy VancampfortFelipe SchuchTine Van DammeJoseph FirthShuichi SuetaniBrendon StubbsDebbie Van Biesen
Published in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2021)
Our findings demonstrate that people with intellectual disabilities are at an increased risk of diabetes, and therefore routine screening and multidisciplinary management of diabetes is needed.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • glycemic control
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss