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This is a Cross-Sectional study.

Complications of Diabetes Among Adolescents Attending A Diabetic Clinic in Kigali City, Rwanda : A Cross Sectionnal Study

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Cross-sectional analysis shows high rates of microvascular complications in adolescents with diabetes, indicating poor glycemic control.

Microvascular complications are prevalent in adolescents with type 1 DM, indicating significant health concerns.
5% of participants had diabetic nephropathy, 4.6% had diabetic retinopathy, and 3.4% had diabetic neuropathy.
The study assessed the health of 261 adolescents with type 1 DM, focusing on complications and risk factors.
Poor glycemic control is a significant issue, with 88.9% of participants showing inadequate diabetes management.

Mwambali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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