Table 3

-The frequency distribution of T1DM complications in patients with autoimmune diseases and without.

Types of complicationsOnly T1DMAutoimmune thyroiditisCeliac diseaseAdrenal insufficiencyAPS-II
Kidney damage (nephropathy)*92 (12.5)48 (11.2)34 (12.6)64 (15.6)74 (18.0)
Eye damage (retinopathy)*114 (15.5)10 (2.3)5 (1.9)41 (10.0)42 (10.2)
Nerve damage (neuropathy)*149 (20.2)33 (7.7)6 (2.2)57 (13.9)55 (13.4)
Ketoacidosis without coma*103 (14.0)15 (3.5)8 (3.0)56 (13.6)56 (13.6)
Cardiovascular disease110 (14.9)62 (14.5)22 (8.2)77 (18.7)79 (19.2)
Hypoglycemia*123 (16.7)57 (13.3)29 (10.8)97 (23.6)83 (20.2)
Without complications46 (6.2)204 (47.5)165 (61.3)19 (4.6)22 (5.4)
Total737 (32.6)429 (19.0)269 (11.9)411 (18.2)411 (18.2)
  • Values are presented as numbers and percentages (%). *The current investigation reviewed the diverse complications encountered by individuals diagnosed with T1DM, utilizing their medical records and reports supplied by their referring physicians. T1DM: type 1 diabetes mellitus, APS-II: autoimmune polyglandular syndrome II