Exploring the Association between Diabetes and Migration in Children and Adolescents in Tyrol: A Pilot Study
Arvandi, M.; Hofer, S.E.; Meraner, D.; Oberaigner, W.; Haslwanter, V.; Puntscher, S.; Pajk, K.; Vonmetz, E.; Yildiz, E.; Hill, M.; Siebert, U.; Schmid, D. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft S 05 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background The global rise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) among children and adolescents is a pressing concern, particularly for those with migration background. The ongoing demographic shift challenges healthcare systems, emphasizing the need for improved T1D management. Our study examined whether and how migration background impacts T1D management, control, and outcomes in young patients in Tyrol, Austria. Methods We recruited individuals aged 4-19 with and without migration background (MB), MB defined as having both parents born abroad, from the Diabetes Center at the Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria. Over…