Type 1 diabetes

Changes in the Prevalence of Diabetes Ketoacidosis at the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes in Polish Children: A Comparative Analysis Between Two 9‐Year Periods—2006–2014 and 2015–2023

Pediatr DiabetesPublished Retrospective cohort study

Authors' conclusion

The escalating prevalence of DKA at T1D onset in children is a concerning public health issue that necessitates a multifaceted approach to education, prevention, and early intervention.

Study context

Population
Children aged <18 years with newly diagnosed T1D in Greater Poland (Poland) (Poland)18 years
Participants
2,432 children
Exposure
2006-2014 vs 2015-2023
Outcome
Prevalence of DKA at T1D onset (International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) criteria)
Methodological detailscomplete regional cohort
  • Complete regional cohort

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

DKA at T1D onset

P = 0.007

Overall prevalence of DKA
51.3% (n = 1248)

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Further findings

OutcomeP value
Mild DKA (share of DKA cases)P = 0.145
Moderate DKA (share of DKA cases)P = 0.003
Severe DKA (share of DKA cases)P < 0.001

Mild DKA (share of DKA cases)

Prevalence of mild DKA decreased slightly

Moderate DKA (share of DKA cases)

Moderate DKA had a notable decline

Severe DKA (share of DKA cases)

Proportion of severe DKA cases rose sharply; significant shift toward more severe DKA presentations

Original publication

Changes in the Prevalence of Diabetes Ketoacidosis at the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes in Polish Children: A Comparative Analysis Between Two 9‐Year Periods—2006–2014 and 2015–2023. Pediatr Diabetes. Published 23 July 2025. doi:10.1155/pedi/8927409

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