Efficacy of Growth Hormone Treatment in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Growth Hormone Deficiency-An Analysis of KIGS Data

Short-term response to GH therapy appeared similar in subjects with T1DM who then developed GHD and in those with GHD alone. Thus, T1DM does not appear to compromise GH response in children with GHD and should not exclude GH treatment in these children. GH treatment was safe in both subgroups of patients.