Abeer A Alashmawy
Egypt
Research Article
Vitamin D Status in Egyptian Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Mona M Hassan, Abeer A Alashmawy, Sahar A Sharaf, Hend M Soliman, Ziad M Abu Fares and Imad M AbuanzaMona M Hassan, Abeer A Alashmawy, Sahar A Sharaf, Hend M Soliman, Ziad M Abu Fares and Imad M Abuanza
Introduction: Vitamin D is an important factor for bone health especially in type 1 DM (T1DM). Thus, optimal supply of vitamin D may be of particular importance for bone health in children and adolescents with T1DM. Objective: To assess the vitamin D status in children and adolescents with T1DM and to study related factors that may influence serum vitamin D level. Methods: Sixty (30 prepubertal, 30 pubertal) Egyptian children and adolescents with T1DM were enrolled in this cross-sectional study, the mean age for the prepubertal group was 6.85 ± 1.64 years and for the pubertal group was 14.43 ± 1.524 years. Detailed history and complete physical examination laying stress on the sun exposure, skin color, exercise and detailed dietetic history. Dietary content of calcium (mg/day) and vitamin D (IU/day) were calculated. Laboratory assessment.. View More»
