Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Optimal glycaemic control can be extremely challenging to achieve in children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) who have labile glycaemic control with frequent hypoglycaemia despite intensive blood glucose monitoring (BGM). Effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in children/adolescents at high risk of hypoglycaemia has been poorly studied. Frequent patient follow-up and review is recommended to support successful CGM management. This pilot ...

Background: The Paediatric Diabetes Team at Southampton Children’s Hospital provide a home annual review service for children with T1DM led by Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses. They provide patients and families with support, advice and re-education. Service-users have reported positive feedback regarding effectiveness and relevance of education provided. However, many patients, particularly adolescents, still suffer reduced quality of life (QOL) and life-threatening...

Introduction: Many children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and their parents/carers anecdotally report poor sleep quality. This is particularly problematic in patients experiencing frequent hypoglycaemia despite intensive blood glucose monitoring (BGM). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) overcomes some of the burdens of BGM and can reduce overnight hypoglycaemia.Objectives: This pilot study explored the impact of CGM on sleep quality in children and adolesc...