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ea0024op1.4 | (1) | BSPED2010

Differences in metabolic effects of twice daily versus multiple daily insulin injections in children with type 1 diabetes

Abid N , Buckley G , Porter L , Day E , Davies P , Shaw N , Kirk J , Krone N , Hogler W , Barrett T

Introduction: Two insulin regimes are commonly used in type 1 diabetes (T1D): twice daily (BD) premixed insulin (short and intermediate acting), and multiple daily injections (MDI) of short acting insulin with once daily bolus of long acting insulin. MDI is associated with better glucose control in adults, but the evidence base is weaker for children.Objectives: We aimed to compare children started on MDI to BD from diagnosis, on HbA1c as a measure of gl...