Poor Glycemic Control linked to reduced plateletcrit and platelet mass levels among children: Study on Platelet Levels in Pediatric Diabetes
Written By : Medha Baranwal
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-07-23 04:30 GMT | Update On 2024-07-23 06:16 GMT
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) presents unique challenges for pediatric patients, impacting various aspects of their health beyond blood glucose levels. Recent research has shed light on how glycemic control influences platelet indices in children with T1DM, revealing significant differences from their healthy peers.
The study, published in The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Etfal Hospital, showed significantly higher platelet distribution width (PDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) in children with T1DM versus healthy controls. Among children with poor glycemic control, platelet (PLT) levels were notably lower than in the other groups, resulting in reduced plateletcrit (PCT) and platelet mass (PM) levels, the researchers reported.
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