Type 1 diabetes mellitus prevalence and care in children under 15 years old in Asturias

摘要: Abstract Introduction Prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is increasing worldwide. Care provided appears to have an influence on the course disease. The aim this study was ascertain prevalence T1DM and collect data resources care used in Asturias. Material methods A descriptive, cross-sectional including patients born between 2000 2014 with diagnosis at 31/12/2014. Patients were identified using two independent sources. Information collected from medical records. descriptive analysis performed provide frequency distributions measures position dispersion. Results 146 identified, a total 1.25/1000 children. rates by age group 0.21, 1.15, 2.40 1000 children aged 0–4, 5–9, 10–14 years respectively. Autoimmune thyroid disorders celiac disease found 8.2% 6.8% respectively, while 14.4% had family history 29.4% T2DM. Ninety-two treated pediatricians 34 endocrinologists. All receiving multiple dose insulin treatment none them self-monitoring blood glucose systems. Health education 37.7% Conclusions This reports first under 15 old Asturias provides that show disparity received depending healthcare area.