Diabetes mellitus has a poor prognosis and a daunting effect on children if not diagnosed early and managed poorly. Despite the availability of effective therapies, various factors make it difficult for young children to achieve and maintain target glycemic control. These include concerns about social context, a sudden shift in responsibility from parents to children, developmental inclination towards risk-taking, incomplete knowledge of treatment regimens, fatigue, and physiological changes.

Changing lifestyles and congenital factors have contributed to a higher prevalence of diabetes in children worldwide. Understanding the pathophysiology, contributing factors, and the current global and national scenario is paramount for effective prevention and management in the pediatric population. Join the experts for an exclusive session on β€œA To Z Of Diabetes in the Young” on 30 th August…