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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Cheon CK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6212709 | biostudies-other | 2018 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Korean journal of pediatrics 20181004 10
The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children and adolescents is increasing worldwide. Combined effects of genetic and environmental factors cause T1DM, which make it difficult to predict whether an individual will inherit the disease. Due to the level of self-care necessary in T1DM maintenance, it is crucial for pediatric settings to support achieving optimal glucose control, especially when adolescents are beginning to take more responsibility for their own health. Innovative in ...[more]