Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Despite public health interventions, paediatric obesity in the UK is increasing, with almost one third overweight or obese. The direct cost of obesity to the NHS is estimated at 4.2 billion a year. The North-East has some of the highest rates of obesity in the country. A recent clinical practice guideline (March 2017) from European and US Endocrine societies aims to inform assessment, treatment and prevention of paediatric obesity.Aim: To e...

Introduction: Gloucestershire Paediatric Diabetes Team has implemented several innovations including carbohydrate counting from diagnosis, annual review clinics and family events. We seek to improve our patient engagement and experience to improve health outcomes.Aim: Improve the clinic experience for patients, their families and staff, based on their input, thereby encouraging greater engagement and patient attendance as part of the RCPCH quality Improv...