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ea0049ep403 | Diabetes (to include epidemiology, pathophysiology) | ECE2017

The fatty acid profile in diabetic children

Castro-Correia Cintia , Sousa Sara , Norberto Sonia , Delerue-Matos Cristina , Domingues Valentina , Fontoura Manuel , Calhau Conceicao

Several studies have shown a link between pro-inflammatory activity and the presence or relative deficit of some fatty acids. A low amount of omega 3 fatty acids, appears to promote an inflammatory profile. The omega 6 fatty acids have also the same effect. It is well known that a chronic low-grade inflammation is associated to several diseases, namely, diabetes. The follow-up of children and young people with Type 1 diabetes involves the periodic evaluation of their lipidic p...