# The epidemiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus in older adults

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Pancreatic function and diabetes Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 46 |
| Journal | Nature Reviews Endocrinology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41574-024-01046-z |
| Corresponding authors | Dunya Tomic |
| Institution | Monash University, Australia |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Pancreatic function and diabetes Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/pancreatic-function-and-diabetes/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41574-024-01046-z](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-024-01046-z)

## Topics

Type 1 diabetes · Older adults · epidemiology · late-onset type 1 diabetes · Age-specific incidence · Type 1 diabetes · misdiagnosis · type 2 diabetes differentiation · Autoantibodies · C-peptide · Insulin therapy · Glycemic control · diabetic complications · mortality risk · healthcare utilization

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