ea0081p334 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022
Abdelhameed Farah
, Pearson Elle
, Hanson Petra
, Barber Thomas
, Panesar Arjun
, Summers Charlotte
, de la Fosse Michaela
Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic condition causing morbidity and mortality globally, with a growing economic burden on healthcare systems. In the UK, 1 in 14 people have diabetes, with type 2 accounting for 90% of cases (1). Complications from poorly controlled diabetes are associated with increased socioeconomic costs and a reduced quality of life. Research has shown education and self-management are crucial in helping diabetic patients achieve metabolic control (1). Smart...