COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DERMATOGLYPHIC INDICATORS OF HEALTHY CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

This study presents a comparative analysis of dermatoglyphic indicators in healthy children and children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Dermatoglyphic traits, including fingerprint patterns, total ridge count, and the atd angle, were examined to identify potential differences between the two groups. The results showed that children with T1DM had a higher frequency of whorl patterns, lower ridge counts, and a wider atd angle compared to healthy controls. These findings suggest that dermatoglyphic variations may reflect early developmental disturbances associated with T1DM. Although dermatoglyphics cannot serve as a standalone diagnostic tool, it may provide useful supplementary information for identifying individuals at risk. Further large-scale studies are needed to confirm these associations and clarify their clinical significance.