RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Alexander, Walter T1 Challenges of Therapy in Children with Diabetes JF MD Conference Express YR 2007 FD SAGE Publications VO 7 IS 6 SP 19 OP 20 DO 10.1177/155989770700700613 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/6/19.abstract AB There has been much debate about the development of complications due to diabetes that has its onset in the childhood years, with some arguing that these years don't count as much as when diabetes develops later on in life. This article discusses the results of several studies indicating that intensive management at younger ages, while difficult, provides long-term benefit.