Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction and methods: Despite advances in diabetes treatment, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a significant cause of morbidity. We performed a 5-year retrospective analysis of DKA episodes (2004–2008). Results were compared with an earlier study (1997–2001).Results: Ninety-four episodes of DKA (defined as hyperglycaemia, ketosis and acidosis) were identified through Hospital Inpatient Enquiry (HIPE). Patients with Type 1 diabetes mellit...

The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide and is currently 12% (appx. 800 women/annum) in our institution with 40% of the patients requiring treatment with insulin. The aim of this project is to assess if the use of an online glucose management platform in addition to usual care would improve patient satisfaction in women with GDM. Patients diagnosed with GDM were randomised to the use of Bluetooth enabled Onetouch Verion or...