University of Gothenburg ResearcherS Thesis Highlights Importance of Early Blood Sugar Control in children with Type 1 Diabetes
Gothenburg, Sweden – january 16, 2026 – Recent doctoral research from teh University of Gothenburg underscores the critical importance of systematic blood sugar control from the early stages of Type 1 Diabetes in children. The thesis, defended on December 12, 2025, by Ebba Bergdahl, investigated cardiovascular risk factors in children with chronic diseases, specifically focusing on those with Type 1 Diabetes and kidney transplant recipients.
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The research, titled “Advanced phenotyoing of cardiovascular risk in children with chronic disease- Children with type 1 diabetes and kidney transplant recipients,” is available on the University of Gothenburg’s repository, GUPEA: https://gupea.ub.gu.se/handle/2077/89518.
Frida Dangardt, Docent in Clinical Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and Senior Physician at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, served as the main supervisor for the thesis. She emphasizes the clinical relevance of the findings.
“These are clinically relevant results that show how crucial it is to work systematically with good blood sugar control already from the early phase of the disease,” says Dr. Dangardt. “The fact that the studies have been published in journals with a wide international circulation can hopefully contribute to increasing the incentives in other countries to prioritize diabetes care for children.”
The research aims to improve the quality of care and outcomes for children living with Type 1 Diabetes by advocating for proactive and consistent blood sugar management.
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