Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Coeliac disease has higher prevalence in children with diabetes mellitus than in the general population, and can have significant impact on quality of life causing faltering growth, prolonged fatigue and recurrent abdominal pain.Objective: To compare current practice in screening for coeliac disease in children with diabetes mellitus with recommended standards and to investigate the value of follow-up screening for coeliac disease in children...

Screening for complications and associated conditions in children with type 1 diabetes is routinely performed in Diabetes Clinics. Though there are NICE recommendations screening tests, interpretation and management is varied as there is no strong evidence base in paediatrics. We conducted a survey across diabetes units to establish the prevailing practice.Method: Survey monkey questionnaire was sent out to clinicians who care for children with diabetes ...