Substance abuse in young patients with type 1 diabetes: easily neglected in complex medical management.
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.
Lee
P
P
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Nicoll
A J
AJ
McDonough
M
M
Colman
P G
PG
D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders