OVERVIEW OF DIABETES IN
CHILDREN
, Overview of dm in children
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the common type
in children.
• Obese and overweight children can develop
type 2 diabetes.
• 20-60% of children are 1st diagnosed with an
episode of DKA
• Insulin is the mainstay of management.
CHILDREN
, Overview of dm in children
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the common type
in children.
• Obese and overweight children can develop
type 2 diabetes.
• 20-60% of children are 1st diagnosed with an
episode of DKA
• Insulin is the mainstay of management.