ea0036P23 | (1) | BSPED2014
Kiff Sarah
, Nimmo Ailish
, Noyes Kathryn
, Bath Louise
Introduction: The initial insulin doses for children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are dependent on the degree of ketosis at presentation, reflecting the presence of insulin resistance. The concept of metabolic memory has heightened the importance of improving glycaemic control following diagnosis.Aim: To determine whether current local prescribing guidelines accurately predict insulin requirement at initiation of treatment followi...