Diabetes Complications in Children and Adolescents: From Low-Resource to Technology-Advanced Countries

In low-resource countries, children and adolescents with diabetes face unique challenges that may impact their ability to manage the disease effectively. These challenges include poverty, limited access to healthcare, and cultural beliefs. As a result, they may be more likely to experience complications, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA requires prompt medical attention, and delayed treatment can lead to serious consequences, such as coma or even death. In addition, low-resource settings may have limited access to medications and medical supplies necessary for diabetes management, which can lead to increased risk of micro- and macro-vascular complications. In technology-advanced countries, children and adolescents with diabetes may have better access to healthcare and advanced technologies, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. However, they may still face challenges related to diabetes management, including the need for frequent blood sugar monitoring, strict adherence to medication regimens, and the potential for hypoglycemic episodes.

This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diabetes complications that children and adolescents face in low-resource and technology-advanced countries. Diabetes is a growing concern globally, and it is essential to understand how socioeconomic factors, cultural beliefs, and access to healthcare impact diabetes management and prevention. Overall, this special issue will provide a valuable resource for healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public seeking to understand and address the unique challenges of diabetes management in children and adolescents across different settings. By exploring the epidemiology, prevention, and management of diabetes complications, this special issue aims to contribute to the global effort to improve diabetes care and reduce the burden of diabetes-related complications in young people.

All type of articles involving the following will be accepted:

Incidence and prevalence of pediatric/adolescent diabetes complications low-resource and technology-advanced countries.

Analysis of the impact of socio-economic factors, cultural beliefs, and access to healthcare on diabetes management.

Case studies of children and adolescents with diabetes complications in low-resource countries and their management.

Discussion of potential solutions to improve diabetes management in low-resource settings.

Management strategies for diabetes complications in low-resource and technology-advanced countries.

Analysis of the effectiveness of current interventions and recommendations for future research.