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The Prevalence of Diabetes in Autistic Persons: A Systematic Review.
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- Adverse outcomes for autistic people: an umbrella review of mental health, physical health, social and lifestyle domains.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Risk of physical health comorbidities in autistic adults: clinical nested cross-sectional study.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Dysregulated phosphate metabolism in autism spectrum disorder: associations and insights for future research.Expert reviews in molecular medicine · 2023Review
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- The role of mental disorders in precision medicine for diabetes: a narrative review.Diabetologia · 2022Review
- Five Ways Providers Can Improve Mental Healthcare for Autistic Adults: A Review of Mental Healthcare Use, Barriers to Care, and Evidence-Based Recommendations.Current psychiatry reports · 2022Review
- Burnout Related to Diabetes Mellitus: A Critical Analysis.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH · 2022Review
- Expression and structural analysis of human neuroligin 2 and neuroligin 3 implicated in autism spectrum disorders.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Article
- Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Between False Myths and Real Research-Based Opportunities.Nutrients · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIt has been proposed that autistic individuals are at an increased risk of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Improved understanding of diabetes prevalence in autistic persons will help inform resource allocation for diabetes-related public health measures for this patient group.
objectiveTo conduct a systematic review of published literature pertaining to type 1 and type 2 diabetes prevalence in autistic individuals, including comparison with their non-autistic peers.
methodsEligibility criteria included studies investigating the prevalence of diabetes in autistic individuals, as well as having been published in the English language. A systematic search of online databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE and PubMed) was conducted on 4
results19 eligible studies were identified, 7 of which provided type-specific diabetes prevalence data. Of 15 studies that included a non-autistic control group, 9 reported a higher diabetes prevalence among autistic persons, with a statistically significant difference in 4 studies. Studies demonstrating a higher diabetes prevalence in autistic groups had higher average study population sizes and reporting quality ratings.
conclusionIt is uncertain whether diabetes is significantly more prevalent in autistic persons relative to their non-autistic peers, though larger studies suggest a trend in this direction. Nevertheless, diabetes is a significant public health issue for the autistic community, which may require a tailored approach for identification and management. Prospero database registration number: CRD42019122176.
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