Epidemiologie: Open Access

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Deciphering Death Trends: Reasons for Death in Japanese Patients with Childhood-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Receiving Dialysis-Findings from the Diabetes Epidemiology Research International (DERI) Mortality Study

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The Diabetes Epidemiology Research International (DERI) Mortality Study in Japan explores the causes of death
in individuals with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes undergoing dialysis. Undertaking a retrospective cohort design,
the study meticulously analyzes mortality data to unravel the complex interplay of diabetes-related complications and
dialysis-specific factors influencing mortality outcomes. Preliminary results highlight prominent contributors such as
cardiovascular events, renal failure, and diabetic nephropathy [1,2]. The discussion delves into the clinical implications,
emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary approaches and personalized care plans to mitigate mortality risks in this
vulnerable population. The study not only advances our understanding of mortality patterns but also informs healthcare
strategies to enhance the outcomes of individuals with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes receiving dialysis [3].