The Prevalence of Diabetes in Autistic Persons: A Systematic Review

CONCLUSION: It is uncertain whether diabetes is significantly more prevalent in autistic persons relative to their non-autistic peers, though larger studies suggest a trend in this direction. Nevertheless, diabetes is a significant public health issue for the autistic community, which may require a tailored approach for identification and management. Prospero database registration number: CRD42019122176.PMID:33719361 | PMC:PMC7931154 | DOI:10.2174/1745017902016010212
Source: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research