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50th Annual Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Manchester, UK
08 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023

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The 50th Annual BSPED Meeting will take place at the Midland Hotel, Manchester from 8-10 November 2023.

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The use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) for assessment and guiding interventions in adolescents with obesity

Larcombe Thomas , Davis Nikki , Meredith Tom , Connett Gary

Introduction: Paediatric obesity is increasing globally. By 2050, obesity is expected to cost the UK NHS £10 billion annually.1 Physical activity and exercise are recognised interventions to reduce BMI.2 However, the physiological response to exercise is not understood. Understanding physiological responses in people with obesity (PwO) can inform the prescription of safe rehabilitation exercise programmes. This pilot study explored t...

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Clinical characteristics and complications of excess weight (CEW) seen in multi-disciplinary tier-3 paediatric weight management services: a two centre experience

Hawton Katherine , Apperley Louise , Parkinson Jennifer , Owens Meghan , Semple Claire , Fitzgerald Amy , Easter Shelley , Clark Kate , Lund Kim , Clarke Ellie , Giri Dinesh , Senniappan Senthil , Hamilton-Shield Julian

Background: Children and young people living with severe obesity experience wide ranging complications of excess weight (CEW), however their prevalence is not well defined. We have evaluated baseline clinical characteristics and complications in two multi-disciplinary tier-3 paediatric weight management services in different regions of the UK.Methods: All new patients (n=185) aged 2–17 years seen in a 12-mo...

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The positive effect of liraglutide treatment on body mass index and metabolic profile in adolescents with obesity

Atiq Elham , Apperley Louise , Parkinson Jennifer , Senniappan Senthil

Introduction: Obesity is a chronic and complex disease which is considered as one of the major health challenges with short- and long-term health consequences. Childhood obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and gender after two years of age. The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, liraglutide, is proven to promote weight reduction when used at a higher dose of 3.0 mg once daily. This study a...

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Developing TechnOlogy to Support ChAnge (TOSCA tudy) for young people and their families seen in the complications of excess weight service

Gee Brioney , Teague Bonnie , Farrar Matt , Farrar Victoria , Szinay Dorothy , Ong Ken , Chan Li , Jackson Ben , Naughton Felix , Wilson Jon , Webb Emma

Background: Complications of excess weight (CEW) clinics were commissioned by NHSE in 2021 to be leaders in the field of paediatric obesity using innovative models to deliver the highest quality patient care. Technological approaches offer a widely accessible tool which could potentially complement current clinical models of care. This study aims to explore children and young peoples (CYP) views on whether digital technology could/should be used to enhance CEW...

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A contextual evaluation of complications of excess weight (CEW) clinics in the Midlands region, England

Harvey Simon , Sahare Pankhuri , Melbourne Louise , Elliott David , Dias Renuka , Sachdev Pooja

Child obesity is a major public health concern in England and worldwide. It is a risk factor for the onset of type 2 diabetes and other comorbidities. Young people from the most deprived communities, from ethnic minority backgrounds or with learning disabilities are particularly at risk. NHS England funded the establishment of Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) pilot clinics, two of which serve the Midlands region. These provide specialist multidisciplinary whole-family supp...

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A higher proportion of physical and mental health CEW in areas of higher socio-economic deprivation demands urgent action: Comparative data across two regions of UK

Apperley Louise , Hawton Katherine , Parkinson Jennifer , Owens Meghan , Semple Claire , Fitzgerald Amy , Easter Shelley , Clark Kate , Lund Kim , Clarke Ellie , Giri Dinesh , Hamilton-Shield Julian , Senniappan Senthil

Introduction: NCMP (National Childhood Measurement Programme) data has highlighted a higher prevalence of childhood obesity in highly deprived areas, however the prevalence of complications from excess weight (CEW) in relation to social deprivation has not been previously reported. The aim of this study is to compare the demographic data along with CEW in children and young people (CYP) with obesity being managed at two different centres in the UK, with a very...

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Making every contact count – reconnecting oral health to holistic paediatric care in the management of childhood obesity

Large Jessica , Aswani Nivedita , Selby Natalie , Marshman Zoe , Charlesworth Joanne , Dyer Thomas , Bingham Emma , Jowett Adrian

Objectives: Sugar consumption is a common risk factor for dental disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Complications from Excess Weight clinics (CEW) provide children and young people (CYP) living with obesity and associated co-morbidities with a holistic plan to achieve healthier lifestyle practices. Children living with excess weight are more likely to experience dental decay. A collaboration between CEW clinics and local dental services aims to improve oral...

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Case report: Potocki-lupski syndrome (PTLS) with obesity

Naghmuish Eiman , Clemente Marisa , Weerasinghe Kamal

Case report: Potocki-Lupski Syndrome (PTLS) with obesityEiman Naghmuish1, Marisa Clemente1, Kamal Weerasinghe11Department of Paediatrics, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, The UK.Introduction: Potocki-Lupski syndrome (PTLS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting 1:20.000 people worldwide, it is caused b...