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Effect of obesity and excessive body fat on glycaemic control in paediatric type 1 diabetes

Pian Pian Tee, Jeanne Sze Lyn Wong, Nalini M Selveindran, Janet Yeow Hua Hong

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2022 · 11 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Abdominal obesity is significantly associated with a poorer glycaemic control in T1DM children. Monitoring of waist circumference should be considered as part of the routine diabetic care.

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