A retrospective epidemiological study of type 1 diabetes mellitus in wales, UK between 2008 and 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies of prevalence and the demographic profile of type 1 diabetes are challenging because of the relative rarity of the condition, however, these outcomes can be determined using routine healthcare data repositories. Understanding the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes allows for targeted interventions and care of this life-affecting condition.

Objectives

To describe the prevalence, incidence and demographics of persons with type 1 diabetes diagnosed in Wales, UK, using the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank.

Methods

Data derived from primary and secondary care throughout Wales available in the SAIL Databank were used to identify people with type 1 diabetes to determine the prevalence and incidence of type 1 diabetes over a 10 year peri

SUBMITTER: Rafferty J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8103995 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature