Diabetes in children and adolescents

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most critical public health problems facing children today. The prevalence of DM in children is predicted to continue to rise at an alarming rate, associated with considerable health and financial burdens. This chapter presents updated data on recent progress in understanding etiology and pathogenesis of DM, developmental origins and programming of DM, acute and chronic complications, prevention and therapy of DM and associated comorbidities, as well as transition of adolescents with DM from the children's care service into the adult health care service.