From: Insight into hypoglycemia in pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus
Risk Factors for Severe Hypoglycemia | Reference number |
---|---|
Younger age | (30)(18) |
Longer duration of diabetes | (30)(18) |
Male gender | (30)(18) |
Caucasian race | (30) |
Lower HbA1c | (30)(31)(18) |
Higher insulin dose | (18) |
Lower BMI | (30) |
Lower socioeconomic status or Underinsurance | (30)(31)(18) |
Psychiatric disorders (thought to be due to infrequent capillary blood glucose testing and chaotic lifestyle) | (30) |