Rapid increases in observed incidence and prevalence of Type 1 diabetes in children and youth in Mali, 2007–2016

Abstract

– The development of an awareness campaign and of a prospective registry in Mali enabled the collection of more accurate data on the incidence, prevalence and mortality of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children and youth <25 years– T1D incidence rose from 0.12 in 2007 to 0.74 in 2016 and T1D prevalence from 0.43 in 2007 to 2.90 in 2016 (per 100 000 population/years)– The registry improved the determination of true incidence and allowed for better care, reflected in the increase in prevalence