Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Although not directly inherited, genetics play a significant role in the chances of developing Type1 Diabetes (T1DM), yielding a risk of 2–40% 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...

Background: Paediatric diabetes is predominantly an outpatient based specialty, limiting the training opportunities available to paediatric trainees. At our centre, out of hours diabetes advice calls are managed by paediatric specialty trainees working on the middle grade rota, with 24 hour support from an oncall paediatric diabetes consultant. Feedback locally from families has highlighted the quality of out of hours advice as an area of concern. We aimed to assess the knowle...

Background: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition with significant implications on the child, the family and the health services. Management of this condition in a refugee child is fraught with further challenges.Methods: In this observational case report, we discuss the challenges in the management of a 10-year-old Somalian boy, with type 1 diabetes for the past few years, who presented with Diabetic ketoacidosis.Table 1 illustra...