title: Substance abuse in young patients with type 1 diabetes: easily neglected in complex medical management.
abstract: The use of recreational drugs has become increasingly popular among young people. As a centre caring for a large group of young patients with type 1 diabetes, we have become concerned about the number of patients presenting with drug-related metabolic problems. We present a case series highlighting the issues of substance abuse in young patients with type 1 diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Nicoll
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McDonough
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Colman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders