Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a diverse group of metabolic disorders that is often associated with
a high disease burden in developing countries such as Nigeria. In the early nineties, not …

Background Currently about 19 million people in Africa are known to be living with diabetes,
mainly Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)(95%), estimated to grow to 47 million people by 2045 …

Background Recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with known diabetes mellitus
remains a relevant problem in pediatrics with an incidence of 1–10% per patient. Children …

Abstract Background World Health Organization has predicted a worldwide rise in the
prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Cote d'Ivoire is not exempted as evidenced by such factors …

Results 306 patients (154 girls and 152 boys) were diagnosed with T1D during the study
period and followed-up in the Endocrinology Department at CHUL. Mean age at diagnosis …

Background There has been increasing awareness about the importance of type 1 diabetes
(T1D) globally. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of T1D in low …

Background: Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children; its symptoms
may be subtle and frequently misinterpreted. Presentation with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) …

Background Childhood diabetes mellitus is a poorly researched topic in Nigeria. Its
contribution to morbidity and mortality is vague. This study intends to provide additional …

Results Out of 172 children hospitalized with diabetes 55 (31%) were hospitalized with
ketoacidosis. They were girls (33; 60%) with an average age of 11.1±4.9 years (ranging from …

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for public
health. Of particular interest is its association with the early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus …