Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Evidence is currently limited regarding the management of abnormal lipid profiles in children and young people (CYP) with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). ISPAD recommend monitoring every five years and statin use to maintain LDL cholesterol <3.4 mmol/L1. Guidance is specific to LDL. NICE guidelines do no recommend routine screening for CYP with T1DM.Methodology: We reviewed all lipid profiles (including cholesterol, triglyce...

Background: Animal studies have demonstrated relationships between Vitamin D and glucose homeostasis. There is paucity of evidence examining the relationship between the glycemic control in children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) and vitamin D status.Objective: To determine the effects of vitamin D status on the glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM.Methods: Retrospective data were collected on 348 children a...

Background: Animal studies have demonstrated relationship between Vitamin D and glucose homeostasis. There is paucity of evidence examining the relationship between the glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and vitamin D status.Objective: To determine the effects of vitamin D status on the glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM.Methods: Retrospective data were collected on 348 children an...

Background: FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system (FSL) has recently gained popularity as it can potentially reduce the number of finger prick capillary blood glucose tests (CBG). Initial short-term studies in adults have demonstrated accuracy although there is no paediatric data available to date. We aimed to assess the accuracy of FSL in children and young people and evaluated the user experience in routine clinical practice.Methods: About 31...