Diabetes mellitus diagnosed during the first 2 years of life differs from the disease in older children regarding its causes, clinical characteristics, treatment options and needs in terms of education and psychosocial support. This Review summarized the current knowledge on the clinical management of diabetes mellitus in infants, including diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, ongoing diabetes care and quality control.
- Beate Karges
- Thomas Meissner
- Reinhard W. Holl