The incidence of type 1 diabetes is increasing in children under 15 years of age. A new study in The Lancet reviewed European registries in 17 countries and noted 29, 311 new cases of type 1 diabetes between 1989-2003 in children before their 15th birthday. Based on the data, the authors calculated age-specific log linear rates and made future predictions of the incidence of diabetes in children. The following is a summary of the findings for type 1 diabetes in Europe: Continue Reading »
The incidence of type 1 diabetes is increasing in children under 15 years of age. A new study in The Lancet reviewed European registries in 17 countries and noted 29, 311 new cases of type 1 diabetes between 1989-2003 in children before their 15th birthday. Based on the data, the authors calculated age-specific log linear rates and made future predictions of the incidence of diabetes in children. The following is a summary of the findings for type 1 diabetes in Europe: Continue Reading »