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ArticleEClinicalMedicine2026

READY-T1D-assessment of Research and Service Delivery Readiness for paediatric Type 1 Diabetes: a multi-country cross-sectional study.

John T Figi, Hugh Pearson, Salma Ahkouk, Bulbul Ahmed, Amos Ankotche, Pablo Aschner, Abdul Basit, Yay Chantana, Khun Leangchhun, Alpha Mamadou Diallo and 36 more

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John T FigiHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Hugh PearsonHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Salma AhkoukFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Bulbul AhmedPaediatric Diabetes Care & Research Center (PDRC), Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Amos AnkotcheDepartment of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Geriatrics, Unit of Training and Research, Medical Science of Abidjan, University of Côte D'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Pablo AschnerEndocrinology Unit, Javeriana University and San Ignacio University Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia.
Abdul BasitIndus Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (IDEC), Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), Karachi, Pakistan.
Yay ChantanaJayavarman VII Hospital, (Kantha Bopha III, Siem Reap), Cambodia.
Khun LeangchhunJayavarman VII Hospital, (Kantha Bopha III, Siem Reap), Cambodia.
Alpha Mamadou DialloDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University Hospital of Donka, Conakry, Guinea.
Sérgio Atala DibDepartment of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Dung-Chi VuVietnam National Children's Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Vani Hebbal NagarajappaDepartment of Paediatrics, Indiragandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore, India.
Ha Nguyen ThuVietnam National Children's Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Zineb ImaneDepartment of Endocrinology Paediatrics, Mohammed V University Medical School, Hôpital d'Enfants, Rabat, Morocco.
Amadou KakéDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University Hospital of Donka, Conakry, Guinea.
Prasanna Kumar KmCentre for Diabetes and Endocrine care, Bengaluru, India.
Iv MaleneKantha Bopha Children's Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Ban ManetKantha Bopha Children's Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Camille M MbaCDiC, Centre National d'Obésité, Hôpital Central, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Jean Claude MbanyaCDiC, Centre National d'Obésité, Hôpital Central, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Maïmouna Ndour MbayeAbass Ndao Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
Babacar NiangAlbert Royer Children's Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
Nurain Mohd NoorMalaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Men PanhaCambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital, Cambodia.
Aman PulunganChild Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Vijay Sheker Reddy DandaGandhi Medical College & Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Maria Del Pilar Núñez SaavedraAsociación Colombiana de Diabetes, Bogotá, Colombia.
Ana Fernanda SánchezCasa de la Diabetes, Cuenca, Ecuador.
Mahamane SaniDepartment of Endocrinology Diabetology Nutrition, Hôpital Général de Référence (General Reference Hospital), Niamey, Niger.
Olety Sathyanarayana SanthoshKarnataka Institute of Endocrinology and Research, Old Madras Road, Indiranagar post, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Segundo Nicolás Seclén SantistebanUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia & Juvenil Diabetes Association, Lima, Peru.
Laura Maria Cesar SchiesariSão Paulo School of Business Administration, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Getahun TarekegnEthiopian Diabetes Association, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ny ThearyJayavarman VII Hospital, (Kantha Bopha III, Siem Reap), Cambodia.
Agustini UtariDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia.
Phoebe WamalwaDepartment of Pediatrics, Kajiado County Referral Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
Nguon YanethKantha Bopha Children's Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Muhammad Yazid JalaludinDepartment of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Bedowra ZabeenPaediatric Diabetes Care & Research Center (PDRC), Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Brooke E FordeHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Maia J CullenHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Zachary J WardHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Zia ShakirHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Che L ReddyHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
Rifat AtunHealth Systems Innovation Lab, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.

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Abstract

Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) incidence is rising globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that face major gaps in access and treatment and high levels of preventable mortality. We developed READY-T1D (Research and Service Delivery Readiness in Type 1 Diabetes) to assess service provision and research preparedness in clinics providing T1D services to children and adolescents as part of the Global Collaborative for Changing Diabetes in Children (GC-CDiC). Methods: From November 15th, 2024, to November 14th, 2025, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of clinics caring for individuals living with T1D aged ≤20 years across 21 countries participating in GC-CDiC. The tool enabled assessment and scoring in two domains, Service Provision and Research Preparedness, each made up of five components (score on 0-4 scale, where 4 = highest readiness). Descriptive statistics were generated for clinic characteristics, item-level metrics, component scores, and domain scores, and compared across countries. Findings: We analysed 244 clinics (69% CDiC centres, 14% satellites, 17% non-CDiC) across 21 countries. Mean scores were 2.5 (SD 0.6) for Service Provision and 1.8 (SD 0.8) for Research Preparedness, with substantial variation within countries. While resource management and accessibility scored highly, testing facilities and staffing were weaker. Basic care (HbA1c, complication screening) was common, but advanced diagnostics and continuous glucose monitoring were rare. In research, clinics reported high scheduled visit frequency, but often lacked secure data systems, funding, and ethical governance. Interpretation: Clinics providing care for children and adolescents with T1D in GC-CDiC participating countries possess core care elements and report frequent scheduled patient contact but lack comprehensive readiness for service delivery and research. Capacity varies widely both within and between countries. Priorities for investment for capacity development to improve care in studied clinics include multidisciplinary staffing, digital infrastructure, and research governance to support the Global T1D Cohort Study. Funding: The study was supported by an unrestricted grant from Novo Nordisk, which had no role in study design, protocol development, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or writing of the report.

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Clinic assessmentGlobal healthHealth systemsResearch preparednessType 1 diabetes

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