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ea0051p086 | Diabetes | BSPED2017

Short-term use of the flash glucose monitoring system increases insulin bolusing and self-confidence in paediatric Type 1 diabetes

Yardley Diana , Basu Supriyo , Besser Rachel Elizabeth Jane

Introduction: The Flash glucose monitoring system (FGS) has recently received a licence for children and young people aged 4–17 years with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United Kingdom. Although many families attending a single UK diabetes centre reporting utilising FGS even prior to its licence we aimed to assess the patient experience.Methods: Patients and families were invited to undertake a 14 day FGS trial following group introductory sessions. 8...