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Quality of Life in Type 1 Diabetes Children with Other Autoimmune Diseases Cover

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the quality of life and glycaemic control in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and associated autoimmune diseases with T1D only, using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core Scale. The study examined differences in health-related quality of life assessments and glycaemic control between children with T1D and associated autoimmune diseases and T1D only. In total, 94 children, aged 2 to 17 years, and their parents participated in the study. The results of the study showed a statistically significantly lower total score of general well-being for children with T1D and associated autoimmune disease (p = 0.016). Children with T1D and associated autoimmune disease reported a lower physical function score (p = 0.034) and lower emotional function score (p = 0.038). Social and school function scores did not differ in those with and without T1D associated autoimmune disease. There were no statistically significant differences in haemoglobin A1c between children with T1D and autoimmune disease and T1D only.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prolas-2024-0018 | Journal eISSN: 2255-890X | Journal ISSN: 1407-009X
Language: English
Page range: 119 - 126
Submitted on: Mar 29, 2023
Accepted on: Jun 7, 2023
Published on: Apr 29, 2024
Published by: Latvian Academy of Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year

© 2024 Anastasija Luganceva, Laura Rozentāle, Ingrīda Rumba-Rozenfelde, published by Latvian Academy of Sciences
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