Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-10 | Issue-11 | 518-522
Original Research Article
Medical Challenge: Assessment of the Impact of Transition on Glycemic Balance in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes
Hassan Aden Neima, Abdourahman Moumin, Kadira Hassan, Céline EID
Published : Nov. 3, 2025
Abstract
The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical period for young people with type 1 diabetes. In Djibouti, the Young Diabetic Center has implemented a structured therapeutic education program to support this transition. A one-year prospective study of 100 patients aged 16 to 21 evaluated the impact of this process on glycemic control (HbA1c), autonomy, and satisfaction among young adults. The results show a modest but significant improvement in HbA1c after 12 months, despite the persistence of imbalance in nearly half of the participants. Female gender, low autonomy, and insufficient medical follow-up appear to be vulnerability factors. This experience highlights the importance of a coordinated, multidisciplinary, and patient-centered transition.