Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening autosomal recessive genetic disease in the United States. Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is the most common co-morbidity of CF, and, as patients age, the likelihood of developing diabetes increases. CFRD leads to decreased lung function, poor nutritional status, and decreased survival rates. Symptoms can be subtle and may be overlooked. The extent to which individuals with CF know about CFRD is unkno...