Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Bolus calculator glucose meters (BCGM) facilitate self-management of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). However, their effectiveness is dependent on the accuracy of the data entered, use of their smart functions and adherence to the insulin dosages advised. This study investigates whether optimising the use of BCGM is associated with better glycaemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM, and obstacles to preventing their effective use.<p class="ab...

Introduction: Effective communication between care providers and parents/carers is fundamental for the management of children with Type 1 diabetes. National guidelines highlight the importance of communicating effectively with parents of limited understanding of English. This study evaluates whether parental language proficiency is related to glycaemic control in a paediatric diabetes clinic serving an inner city multi-ethnic population.Method: Routine d...