Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Selection | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Study population | Children diagnosed with T1DM whilst under the age of 15 years old | No separate data on children diagnosed with T1DM. |
Study Design | All study designs | Studies focussed on specific non-diabetic co-morbidities |
Data Collection | Post-diagnosis hospital discharge data analysed | No data on post-diagnosis hospitalisation |
Outcome | Hospitalisation rates for all diagnoses and co-morbidities. | Main focus on rates for type 2 diabetes mellitus |