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THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD DIABETES IN THE WESTERN PART OF LIBYA

Abusrewil S, Osman F, Zayat U, Abushofa U, Tresh M.

Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Dept., Tripoli Medical Center, Tripoli, Libya

 

During the 12-years of the study period (01.01.1989-31.12.2000), 1344 diabetic children were diagnosed and seen in the department. (674 were Males, 670 were Females). Their Mean age at diagnosis was 8.3 years (range 2 months-19 years). 75% of them presented in Preketotic State, and 25% presented in Ketotic State. Family History of DM was positive in 46.6%, either type I or TYPE II or both. Their mean hospital stay was 3 days.

Most Patients were managed in the Paediatric ward, Morbidity was variable, but up-to-date no Mortality.