BƯỚC ĐẦU NGHIÊN CỨU TYP BỆNH ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG Ở NGƯỜI TRẺ TUỔI TẠI BỆNH VIỆN BẠCH MAI

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing among young people, especially in developing countries. In Vietnam, this proportion is increasing, but no research has been done. Objectives: Describe the symptoms of diabetes in young people, initially identify the type of diabetes and some of its causes in this study group. Methods: A follow-up descriptive study, 127 diabetic patients aged from 18 to 40 years old, with a duration of less than 5 years, followed up in the period from July in 2021 to August in 2022. Results: Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes had different rates, 24.4% and 67.7%, respectively, followed by diabetes related to pancreatic disease accounting for 7.9% of all cases. The average age at diagnosis in the study was 29 years old, with the distribution rate in both sexes being no different, 53.4% ​​and 46.6%. Most of the young patients included in the study were at the time of diagnosis, accounting for 56.7% of the total number of patients, and the symptoms of the disease were different between diabetes types, with statistical significance in patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Patients with diabetes related to pancreatic disease have clinical symptoms mainly at the time of diagnosis. Conclusion: Diabetes in young people with the incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is different. Diabetes-pancreatitis also occurs at this age. Screening is recommended when associated symptoms and manifestations are present