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Current insights into the genetic basis of diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Oct 2008
Rubio-Cabezas Oscar, Argente Jesús
Abstract excerpt
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and adolescents, and type 1 DM accounts for more than 95% of cases. Nevertheless, over the last years it has become apparent that not all cases of DM presenting in children have an autoimmune basis. In addition to type 2 DM, which continues to be an infrequent diagnosis among pediatric patients in most countries worldwide, several forms...
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