Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in older adults can be challenging, and management can be complicated by co-morbid conditions. In this study we aimed to compare glycaemic control, microvascular complications and diabetic emergencies (severe hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis) in the early years following diagnosis between younger adults (<50) and older adults (≥50).Method: A retrospective cohort study was performed on people with newly d...

Background: The 2013 Scottish Diabetes Survey demonstrated that only 22% of individuals with type 1 diabetes have optimal glycaemic control, defined as a HbA1c <58 mmol/mol. The 2014 Diabetes Improvement Plan in Scotland prioritised, ‘improving the care and outcomes of all people living with type 1 diabetes’. Scotland’s Diabetes Education Advisory Group has now been established. Accordingly, the Fife Insulin and Food Education for Diabetes (FIFE Diabetes) st...