Understanding transcriptional regulation of pancreatic development is required to advance current efforts in developing beta cell replacement therapies for patients with diabetes. Current knowledge… (More)
BACKGROUND
The honeymoon period (i.e., partial remission) of type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by reduced insulin requirements while good glycemic control is maintained. The clinical… (More)
BACKGROUND
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has significant morbidity and mortality, and is common at diagnosis in children.
OBJECTIVE
Describe the frequency and severity of DKA at diagnosis of type 1… (More)
AIM
Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM) is a rare monogenic form of non-autoimmune diabetes. Genetic defects have been identified in∼60% of cases, with mutations in ABCC8, KCNJ11 and INS… (More)
Medical principles and practice : international…
2013
OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) in Kuwait using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic… (More)
The aim of our study was to confirm the continuing rise in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes among Kuwaiti children aged 0-14, and to assess the effect of seasonality on incidence. Data from all newly… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, particularly in young children. HLA-mediated risk is however decreased in children with DS and diabetes (DSD). We… (More)
Background: Health related quality of life (HRQOL) has become a field of extensive research involving children and adolescents with diabetes. There are no HRQOL instruments designed or adapted for… (More)
Medical principles and practice : international…
2013
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal health in children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
Periodontal health was clinically examined and compared… (More)