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September 18, 2025Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism

Annual case counts and clinical characteristics of pediatric and adolescent patients with diabetes in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. A 14 year retrospective study

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PWPhoebe WamalwaLMLucy Wainaina MungaiPLPaul Laigong

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Overview

Retrospective analysis of diabetes cases shows a rise in type 1 diabetes in pediatric patients, highlighting urgent needs.

Key Points

  • Type 1 diabetes comprises 99.3% of diabetes cases in pediatric patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, indicating a significant prevalence.
  • Among diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients, 90.2% presented in diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis, revealing critical health concerns.
  • This retrospective study analyzes data from 2008 to 2021, showing trends and challenges in managing pediatric diabetes.
  • A notable 31.25% of patients were lost to follow-up, underscoring the need for better tracking systems.

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Wamalwa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46ccf31b076d99fa692b2https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2024-0626
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