ea0039ep54 | Diabetes | BSPED2015
Candler Toby
, Toussaint Francine
, Matthai Susan
, Vellore AbithaKujambal
, Dembenski Kate
Background: Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy is increasingly used for managing children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Devices vary in design by manufacturer; however in general terms insulin is administered from the pump via a subcutaneous plastic catheter or needle. If the pump or the circuit malfunction and interrupt the insulin infusion, it can put the patient at risk of hyperglycaemia.Case: A 5-year-old boy with type 1 diabete...