Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterised by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells leading to insulin deficiency. Prompt referral and treatment is important to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which remains the commonest cause of death in this condition. NICE guidance 2004, advises same day referral to specialist paediatric Diabetes team when childhood diabetes is suspected.Aim: The aim was to audit the timeliness of referrals of ch...