Reduced frequency and severity of ketoacidosis at diagnosis of childhood type 1 diabetes in Northwest Saudi Arabia

Abstract

In NWSA, the frequency and severity of DKA at onset of childhood T1D were reduced following 4 years awareness campaign; but the rate is still high. Maintaining the campaign may result in further improvement following a longer period of observation.

Clinical and biochemical features at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in patients between 0 and 18 years of age from Jordan

“…Worldwide, the frequency of DKA at diagnosis ranges from 12.8% to 80% . A recent study from Saudi Arabia showed a reduction of the frequency of DKA at presentation of T1D from 48% in 2010 to 39% in 2014 after launching awareness campaigns in the community . A significant number of our patients (40.7%) presented with DKA with no significant difference by age subgroups or sex.…”

“…31 A recent study from Saudi Arabia showed a reduction of the frequency of DKA at presentation of T1D from 48% in 2010 to 39% in 2014 after launching awareness campaigns in the community. 32 T1D is known to be associated with other autoimmune diseases.…”

Systematic review of publicity interventions to increase awareness amongst healthcare professionals and the public to promote earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children and young people

“…Six studies included rates of DKA as part of their results 6,11,12,[14][15][16] ( Table 4). Due to the study design, Townson et al (13) did not provide data for rates of DKA pre-and post-intervention, although anecdotal and qualitative evidence suggested that the intervention did have impact, including 2 reports of parents receiving the intervention and recognizing symptoms in their children.…”

Ketoacidosis at first presentation of type 1 diabetes mellitus among children: a study from Kuwait

“…However, reports on DKA from Arab countries are scarce and are limited to few studies from Kuwait911, Saudi Arabia51213, Oman14 and the United Arab Emirates15.…”