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Prepubertal subjects with diabetes did not have less retinopathy or elevated albumin excretion compared with pubertal subjects of the same age. Prepubertal diabetes duration is significantly related to the presence of retinopathy in adolescents.

This study highlights the important role that significant others play in the management of severe hypoglycemia. It also emphasizes the need for health care professionals to provide appropriate education and support.