Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus in under-fifteens (Childhood onset diabetes)
This study focused on establishing the incidence rates for both the transient and permanent forms of neonatal diabetes (information which is not available from the literature). In addition, they hoped this study would allow comparisons between the clinical, physiological and genetic characteristics of the children presenting with these two conditions.
Lead investigator
Dr J D Baum
About the study
A British Paediatric Association Surveillance Unit study of neonatal diabetes
determined a national incidence of 1 in 400 000 live births. Additional cases of
transient neonatal diabetes were collected retrospectively.
A pilot survey on the condition was carried out through the BPSU from September 1986 – November 1986.
Duration
January 1988 – December 1988
Published papers
Newly diagnosed diabetes: a study of parental satisfaction – PMC