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Experts examined 408 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and found no significant secular trends in BMI at diagnosis. However, 14.46% were overweight/obese at diagnosis, and 77.97% of these remained so at follow-up. Mean BMI z-scores increased post-diagnosis, with 27.70% meeting overweight/obesity criteria. Obesity at T1DM diagnosis persists, necessitating early intervention to mitigate long-term metabolic risks.

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Experts examined 408 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and found no significant secular trends in BMI at diagnosis. However, 14.46% were overweight/obese at diagnosis, and 77.97% of these remained so at follow-up. Mean BMI z-scores increased post-diagnosis, with 27.70% meeting overweight/obesity criteria. Obesity at T1DM diagnosis persists, necessitating early intervention to mitigate long-term metabolic risks.
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