Research focus
Why diagnosis is delayed
Late diagnosis is rarely one failure. It is a chain of small delays — at home, at school, at the clinic and on the road.
What our research shows
66.7%
presented in diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis
1 in 5
correctly diagnosed at the first doctor visit
51
pediatric endocrinologists for the whole country
93.1%
had polyuria — a classic, visible warning sign
Of children arriving in ketoacidosis, 71.4% were severe, 23.8% moderate and 4.8% mild. National data recorded around 71% presenting with DKA in 2017, up from 63% in 2015–2016 — far above the 58-country pooled estimate of 41.9%. See the full findings.
The chain of delay
Day 0 — polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia
Symptoms begin
Symptoms often persist over 2 weeks
First clinic visit
66.7% only at DKA
Correct diagnosis