Pediatric Diabetes

Pediatric patients with prior COVID-19 had a higher likelihood of a new-onset type 1 diabetes diagnosis compared with those with other respiratory infections, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers observed sex disparities among children with type 1 diabetes, according to a presenter at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

Children with type 1 diabetes have elevated risks for developing depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to study data.

Increased burden of youth-onset type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased strain on pediatric diabetes health care providers, children and families, according to findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

The FDA has cleared the first tubeless hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system for use by children aged 2 to 5 years with type 1 diabetes, according to an industry press release.

BALTIMORE — Providers should practice a patient-centered approach when caring for young children with type 1 diabetes and prepare tips for coping with unique challenges, according to two presenters.

BALTIMORE — Multiple patient- and provider-driven barriers may contribute to racial disparities in diabetes device use by children with type 1 diabetes, according to a presenter.

Adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes had lower glucose levels on days when they reported feeling more engaged with their diabetes management, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine.

Use of a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system provided greater independence and flexibility with glycemic management for young people with type 1 diabetes, according to study findings published in Diabetic Medicine.

Young adults with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes have a higher risk for heart failure than those without diabetes, and the risk for heart failure increases for those with microvascular disease, according to study data.