An observational study of type 2 diabetes within a large Australian tertiary hospital pediatric diabetes service

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is emerging as a significant clinical problem within the pediatric population. Objective: The objective of this study was to identify patients with T2DM in a large tertiary hospital diabetes service and examine aspects relating to clinical course and management. Methods: An initial audit of our diabetes service (over 6 yr) was followed by a 2-yr period of prospective case ascertainment to identify patients with T2DM. Comprehensive data collection was then undertaken in these individuals. Results: Within our service (n = 1574), 33 young people with T2DM were identified. Significant levels of co-morbidity were evident - dyslipidaemia (56%), microalbu..