Growth status of Adolescents with Diabetic Type 1 and its associated factors

Background: childhood and adolescent growth is a good indicator of general health, attaining normal speed ‎is one the goals treating diabetic children. Diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1DM) well known to negatively affect growth. The aim this study assess parameter adolescents related factors. Methods: was conducted at Shaheed Layla Qasim Diabetic Center in Erbil City during June 2022. 160 cases were enrolled as samples for study. Growth assessed by taking weight height then plotted on Centers Disease Control (CDC) charts, blood sample taken determine glycemic control (HbA1C%). Results: children participated with mean age 13.96 ± 1.8. Mean HbA1C 9.9 2.18 %. 73.8% had poor control. 33.8% stunted (stature-for-age) 56.3% them underweight (BMI-for-age). There significant association between stunting group also (BMI-for-age) gender. Conclusion: one-third short stature, most underweight.