Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic childhood disease. Diabetic retinopathy, which is not widespread in children with Type 1 diabetes, is one of the leading causes of blindness is developed countries.
ABSTRACT
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of childhood Type 1 diabetes (DM) on ocular parameters.
A 15-year old girl presented with rapid respiration and excessive water consumption and urine production. At physical examination, her general condition was average, and she was lucid, oriented and cooperative. Respiratory acidosis was present.