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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in adolescents with diabetes requires further investigation.
  • Sociodemographic factors may influence CVD risk trajectories in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of diabetes type (type 1 vs. type 2) and sociodemographic factors on cardiovascular risks in adolescents.
  • To analyze effects on glucose control (A1c), blood pressure (BP), and lipid profiles.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 109 adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and 42 with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
  • General linear model used to assess the influence of diabetes type, sociodemographic factors, and their interactions on CVD risk markers.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents with T2DM exhibited higher systolic and diastolic BP than those with T1DM.
  • Non-Hispanic Blacks had higher A1c and diastolic BP compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
  • Lower income, male gender (T1DM), female gender (T2DM), and specific family structures were associated with poorer glycemic control.
  • Increased triglycerides were observed in T2DM, particularly in Hispanic adolescents.

Conclusions:

  • Sociodemographic factors including minority status, lower income, and family structure significantly contribute to cardiovascular risk in adolescents with diabetes.
  • These factors appear to increase vulnerability for adverse outcomes irrespective of the specific type of diabetes.