Can J Diabetes
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Comparative Study
The long-term risks of end stage renal disease and mortality among First Nations and non-First Nations people with youth-onset diabetes.
To compare the long-term risks of end stage renal disease and death among First Nations and non-First Nations people with youth-onset diabetes. ⋯ First Nations people with youth-onset diabetes experience higher long-term risks for end stage renal disease and death than their non-First Nations counterparts. Early identification of type 2 diabetes and secondary prevention of diabetic nephropathy are feasible short-term goals for this high-risk group. More effective primary prevention initiatives and programs to delay diabetes onset are imperative to reverse current trends.