T1DM: Food Insecurity (2023)

Intervention
In children and adolescents (6-19 years old) living with type 1 diabetes, what is the association between food insecurity / socioeconomic status and glycemic outcomes and adverse events?
- Conclusion
  In children and adolescents (6-19 years old) living with type 1 diabetes, low socioeconomic status and lower maternal education are associated with poor glycemic outcomes and increased occurrence of adverse events, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, hospitalization, and emergency room calls and visits.
- Grade: Very Low (D)
  - Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
  - Grade II is Fair;
  - Grade III is Limited/Weak;
  - Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
  - Grade V is Not Assignable.
  - High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
  - Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
  - Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
  - Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
  - Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
- Evidence Summary: In children and adolescents (6-19 years old) living with type 1 diabetes, what is the association between food insecurity / socioeconomic status and glycemic outcomes and adverse events?
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  - Worksheets
    
    Alassaf A, Odeh R, Gharaibeh L, Ibrahim S, Ajlouni K. Impact of Socioeconomic Characteristics on Metabolic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes in a Developing Country. Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology 2019; 11:358-365
- Search Plan and Results: T1DM: Interventions 2023