Diabetes research and clinical practice
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Diabetes Res. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2006
Childhood type 1 diabetes mellitus in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The aim of this study was to calculate incidence and hospitalization rates of childhood type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Newfoundland and Labrador, and to assess hospitalization trends and associated factors. Data for all patients aged 0-19 years with a diagnosis of T1DM was obtained from the clinical database management system (CDMS) for a 7-year period between April 1, 1995 and March 31, 2002. Incidence was calculated for the 0-7 years age group. ⋯ Hospitalization rates for DKA and non-DKA increased slightly over the study period. Age and sex patterns suggest that DKA is a particular challenge among adolescent girls. Preventive strategies are needed, particularly in areas of the province with the highest rates.