History of pediatric type 1 diabetes in China.

The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children has been increasing worldwide. However, there is not much information about the situation of pediatric T1DM in China. In the past 60 years, the clinical management and research of pediatric T1DM in China have made tremendous progress. We introduced the history of pediatric diabetes in China. In addition to review the current situation of research in pediatric diabetes, we summarized the progress in the treatment and management of pediatric T1DM in China. Finally, we pointed out some shortcomings, which need to be improved in the future.