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The influence of patient variables on insulin total daily dose in paediatric inpatients with new onset type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Marion MullerBenjamin J WheelerMiranda BlackwellMathilde ColasDavid M ReithNatalie J MedlicottHesham S Al-Sallami
Published in: Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders (2018)
In addition to body size, HbA1c and ketone concentrations are useful in calculating initial TDD in newly diagnosed children with T1DM. This could potentially decrease the number of days needed to reach a stable dose and result in improved early glycaemic control.
Keyphrases
  • newly diagnosed
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • young adults
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • physical activity
  • case report
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • skeletal muscle