17th September 2020

A 13-year-old female has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus

A 13-year-old female has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus; it will be important to communicate to her and her parents the importance of maintaining her insulin regime coupled with a suitable diet. From the list, what is one of the long-term risks associated with non-compliance to their insulin and diet regime?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.