Glycemic Control and Associated Factors Among Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Southwest Ethiopia.
Aneso Mohammed AbrahimTsion TilahunBeshea Gelana DeressaPublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2023)
Majority of children and adolescents with diabetes had poor glycemic control. Whereas, primary caregiver other than mother, minimal involvement of caregiver in insulin injection, and poor adherence to glucose monitoring were among the contributing factors for poor glycemic control. Therefore, adherence counseling and the participation of caregivers in diabetes management is recommended.