Management of Hypertension and High Low-Density Lipoprotein in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To evaluate hypertension and hyperlipidemia management patterns in youth with type 1 diabetes and to assess perceived effectiveness of management strategies and barriers to management. STUDY DESIGN:An electronic survey, including clinical scenarios, fielded to pediatric providers (members of the American Diabetes Association Diabetes in Youth Interest Group, Pediatric Endocrine Society, or T1D Exchange). RESULTS:Respondents (N = 207, 86% MDs, 68% female) were practicing clinicians for youth with type 1 diabetes. As an initial recommendation, the overwhelming majority of respondents (83%-99%) endorsed lifestyle and nonmedical recommendations (eg, improve glycemic control) for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Yet, few (6%-17%) reported these recommendations as effective. Many respo

SUBMITTER: Katz ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6013061 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature