Factors Associated With Pre-hypertension Among Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Pre-hypertension Among Children and Adolescent With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

blood pressure of diabetic patients will be measured

All the study participants will be examined for assessment of the height and weight using calibrated equipment, Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated and plotted against percentiles,Blood Pressure (BP) Measurement:

• BP will be measured using a calibrated, automated oscillometric device suitable for pediatric use.
• Appropriate cuff size will be used based on mid-arm circumference.
• Blood pressure will be measured in the non-dominant arm.
• BP will be measured three times on at least two different occasions, after 5 minutes of rest, in a seated position.
• The average of the readings will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children and adolescents aged 6 - 18 years, diagnosed with T1DM for at least 1 year and attending the Pediatric diabetes clinic at Sohag University Hospital will be included as cases.

Exclusion Criteria:

Children and adolescents with T1DM associated with autoimmune hypothyroidism or celiac disease and those who had received any form of corticosteroids therapy for any reason in the last 6 months will be excluded.

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