Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The pandemic resulted in changes in delivery of healthcare. Most children and young people (CYP) present with symptoms of T1D for the first time to primary care. Delayed diagnosis is common and associated with risk of life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In Cardiff, we had a pre-pandemic QI project to improve early diagnosis of T1D. We escalated responses, introduced initiatives to facilitate early diagnosis.Aim: To develop effecti...

Introduction: There were concerns voiced by health care professionals (HCPs) that restrictions to healthcare delivery during the pandemic has resulted in delays in diagnosing T1D in CYP. Most CYP present with symptoms of T1D to primary care. Delay in diagnosis increases the risk of potentially life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In Cardiff, we piloted QI initiatives pre-pandemic to improve early diagnosis which was introduced across the Children and Young People&#146...

Introduction: Most children & young people (CYP) with symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D) tend to present to primary care. Delayed diagnosis is common and is associated with a risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The prevalence of DKA at diagnosis over the last 20 years remains unchanged despite current NICE guidance and Diabetes Delivery Plans which promote prompt diagnosis of T1D. The aim of this QI initiative was to develop effective pathways to facilitate earl...