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To evaluate the clinical features, autoimmune antibody status, and response to oral hypoglycemic therapy in pediatric patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

February 1, 1998Clinical Pediatrics

Treatment of NIDDM in Youth

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MŌMisao ŌwadaSocial Welfare Organization Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation YNYoshikazu NitadoriNihon University TKTeruo KitagawaJikei University School of Medicine

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Observational study reports treatment outcomes and antibody profiles in youth with NIDDM, highlighting frequent progression to insulin therapy.

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To evaluate the clinical features, autoimmune antibody status, and response to oral hypoglycemic therapy in pediatric patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
Evaluated a cohort of 20 children (17 female) diagnosed with NIDDM who required oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) therapy.
Screened patients for family history of NIDDM and the presence of islet cell antibodies (ICA) and glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies.
Administered tolbutamide as first-line therapy, transitioning to glibenclamide if glycemic control was not achieved after 2 to 3 months, and advancing to insulin as needed.
A family history of NIDDM was present in 55% of patients, while 0% (0/20) exhibited ICA or GAD antibodies.
Seven of the 20 patients (35%) experienced oral medication failure and eventually required insulin therapy.

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Ōwada et al. (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a16e5a3c7240d1a707bbfcd https://doi.org/10.1177/000992289803700209

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Observational study reports treatment outcomes and antibody profiles in youth with NIDDM, highlighting frequent progression to insulin therapy.

Treatment of NIDDM in Youth

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