Time trends towards earlier puberty in boys and girls with type 1 diabetes: Insights from the German Diabetes Prospective Follow-up (DPV) registry, 2000 to 2021.

Bettina GohlkeFelix Reschke Stefanie LanzingerClaudia BoettcherGitta GemullaSusanne Thiele-SchmitzDésirée DunstheimerLouise van den BoomJoachim WoelfleR W Holl

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2023)

Our study highlights earlier puberty in children with T1D, influenced by BMI SDS, HbA1c level, and migration background. This has important implications for diabetes management and supporting healthy development. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and develop potential interventions for this vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
young adults
body mass index
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue