ea0066oc7.9 | Oral Communications 7 | BSPED2019
Kiu Evelyne
, Darby Alison
, Denial Mark
, Elder Charlotte
Introduction: Although not directly inherited, genetics play a significant role in the chances of developing Type1 Diabetes (T1DM), yielding a risk of 240% depending on the first degree relative (FDR) affected. T1DM is a self-managed condition in which education and patient/carer engagement are key. We had noted cases of poor engagement and glycaemic control in our patients with a FDR with T1DM but found a paucity of literature examining this relationship.<p class="a...