Diabetic Microvascular Complications Among Children and Adolescents in Northwestern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The prevalence of microvascular complications, especially that of nephropathy, was disturbingly high. Risk factors for microvascular complications were similar to other studies from Africa and included poor glycemic control, older age, and longer duration of DM. Innovative, locally appropriate systems for optimizing glycemic control are urgently needed.