Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, in Children and Adolescents

Endocrine Conditions

ICD-10 Code: E10.9

Oral anti-diabetic medicines should not be used to treat children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

All children with confirmed or suspected type 1 diabetes mellitus should be referred to a hospital immediately for management

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare Level, 2024 Edition