ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2026
Prevalence and characteristics of overweight/obesity in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait.
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Introduction: The coexistence of overweight/obesity and type 1 diabetes (T1D) may increase disease burden and management complexity. We assessed the prevalence of overweight/obesity in children newly diagnosed with T1D in Kuwait and characterized their baseline clinical, metabolic, and immunological features. Materials and methods: This retrospective review analyzed medical records of children aged 14 years or younger diagnosed with T1D from 2017 to 2022. Data were obtained from the Childhood-Onset Diabetes electronic Registry (CODeR). Overweight/obesity was defined using WHO growth standards, and T1D diagnosis was confirmed based on the 2018 ISPAD guidelines. Results: From 2,066 children with T1D in CODeR, 1,265 had BMI data and were included in the present study. Of these, 29.9% (378 children) were overweight/obese at diagnosis. Males were more likely to be overweight/obese than females (55.3% vs. 44.9%, p=0.001). Overweight/obese children were older at diagnosis compared to non-obese children (median age 9.3 vs. 7.3 years, respectively, p=0.0001). These children had a milder clinical presentation, with fewer cases of DKA, lower HbA1c, and lower triglycerides at diagnosis. After adjusting for age and gender, higher BMI z-scores were associated with lower HbA1c levels, reduced odds of DKA, and lower odds of celiac autoimmunity. Conclusion: Overweight/obesity influence the presentation of type 1 diabetes in children, highlighting the need for early screening and targeted prevention. Longitudinal follow-up with genetic integration is warranted to better understand their relationship with disease progression and metabolic risk.
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