Endocrine Abstracts

Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) are living longer and more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is recognised in many westernised countries that better self-management of T2D can improve the persons’ health and quality of life: one such programme is DESMOND. However, such programmes have not been adapted for adults with ID.Objective: This poster focuses upon adapting DESMOND. There were two objectives, firstly, to explore...

Background: The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) is a regional research platform, established in 2008 to support clinical trials. NICRN comprises 10 groups, one of which is diabetes and all are supported by government funding.Objective: To outline the development and achievements of this research network.Methods: The organisational structure is built around a hub and spoke design. The network is manage</st...

Background: Between 1–2% of the population have an intellectual disability (ID), within this group the rate of diabetes is approximately 12%: three times higher than the non-disabled population. Although pharmacological therapy is frequently prescribed for this population, there is a lack of evidence underpinning these interventions. Likewise, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the different behavioural self-management programmes for people with ID.<p class="abs...

Background: A feasibility trial was conducted to determine the potential for telemedicine to replace alternate diabetes review appointments in the care of those with gestational diabetes (GDM). One of the aims of this study was to access concordance of clinical decision making between diabetes clinic visits and telemedicine review sessions.Methods: 50 women with GDM were randomised to usual care (n=26) or usual care plus telemedicine (n=24). Telemedicine...