ea0027oc5.1 | Oral Communications (RCN CYP Diabetes Session) | BSPED2011
Potts Louise
, Thompson Rebecca
, Hindmarsh Peter
, Agostini Kirsty
The incidence of type 1 diabetes in children under 5 years is increasing. The insulin requirements, eating regimens and reaction to invasive procedures make this group a challenging cohort to manage on multiple daily injections. NICE Guidance was amended in 2008 to include the option of using CSII at diagnosis in the under 5s.Seven CSII starts at diagnosis have been done (from 2009 to current). CSII is initiated within 72 h from initial diagnosis, ...