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Autism spectrum disorder in children with type 1 diabetes

Bethin, K. E., Kanapka, L. G., Laffel, L. M., Majidi, S., Chaytor, N. S., MacLeish, S., Adams, R., Foster, N. C. +1 more·2019·Diabetic Medicine

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Aim: Links between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autoimmune diseases, including Type 1 diabetes have been proposed. This study assessed the frequency of ASD in children with Type 1 diabetes in the T1D Exchange (T1 DX) registry and the impact of ASD on characteristics of children with Type 1 diabetes. Methods: Analysis included 10 032 participants aged < 18 years (median Type 1 diabetes duration 6.5 years, 48% female, 77% non‐Hispanic White). Diagnosis of ASD was defined as autism, Asperger's or pervasive developmental disorder. Results: A diagnosis of ASD was recorded for 159 (1.58%) participants. Those with ASD were predominantly male (88% vs. 51% of those without ASD, P < 0.001) and slightly older (median 14 vs. 13 years, P = 0.022). Occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis at Type 1 diabetes diagnosis was similar (35% vs. 41%, P = 0.161). Pump use was lower in those with ASD (51% vs. 63%, P = 0.005) but continuous glucose monitor use was similar (24% vs. 27%, P = 0.351). Median HbA 1c was slightly lower in those with ASD [68 vs. 69 mmol/mol (8.4% vs. 8.5%), P = 0.006]. This difference was more pronounced after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions: The frequency of ASD in the T1 DX registry was similar to that in the general population. These data show that despite deficits in communication, occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis was similar in youth with and without ASD. Pump use was less frequent in those with ASD, possibly due to sensory issues, although CGM use did not differ. The lower HbA 1c may be due to a more regimented routine with ASD. Because comorbidities such as ASD complicate care of patients with Type 1 diabetes, further research is needed to support these children.

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Authors
Bethin, K. E., Kanapka, L. G., Laffel, L. M., Majidi, S., Chaytor, N. S., MacLeish, S., Adams, R., Foster, N. C., & the T1D Exchange Clinic Network
Affiliations
  • University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
  • Jaeb Center for Health Research (US)
  • Joslin Diabetes Center (US)
  • Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Aurora CO
  • Washington State University Spokane (US)
  • Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (US)
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Kanapka, L. G.
Venue
Diabetic Medicine
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2019-07-25
Volume
36
Issue
10
Pages
1282-1286
ISSN
  • 0742-3071 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5491
OpenAlex
W2954123782
Cited by
25
References
24
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1
FWCI
1.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Diabetic Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Diabetes and associated disorders
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, type 1 diabetes, children, prevalence, diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, glycemic control, HbA1c, autoimmune disease comorbidity
MeSH terms
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adolescent, Child, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Female, Glycated Hemoglobin, Humans, Insulin Infusion Systems, Male, Registries, Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring, Comorbidity, Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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