Early Detection of Long-term Diabetic Complications in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Launched by STENO DIABETES CENTER COPENHAGEN · Dec 2, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how to detect early signs of long-term complications in children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Researchers want to understand the relationship between factors like blood sugar control, nerve function, and arterial stiffness, which can indicate potential health issues later on. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for kids with T1D by finding ways to better monitor and manage their condition early on.

To participate, children aged 6 to 18 who have had T1D for more than a year can join the study. They will be followed at the Pediatric Diabetes outpatient clinic in Copenhagen, and their guardians must give consent. Participants will undergo various tests, including blood tests and physical examinations, and they will be invited to return for check-ups every five years over the next two decades. This study aims to gather important information that may help identify those who need extra care to prevent serious complications from diabetes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • T1D\>12 months
• • 6-18 years old prior to inclusion
• • Followed at the Pediatric Diabetes outpatient clinic at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
• • Speaks and reads Danish well enough to understanding the given oral and written information.
• • There is a written consent from the guardianship holder/holders for the child.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • T1D \< 12 months
• • Known cardiovascular disease
• • Antihypertensive treatment