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ea0023oc5.6 | Oral Communications 5 | BSPED2009

Ongoing benefit of CSII in the improvement of HbAlc and BMI in a cohort of children with type I diabetes

Onwuneme Chike , Devenney Dympna , Corcoran Fiona , McDonnell Ciara , Murphy Nuala

Introduction: Tight metabolic control reduces the risk of microvascular complications in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Multiple studies have shown improvements in quality of life (QOL) in children following the introduction of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) but metabolic outcomes have been more variable. This audit looked at metabolic parameters at long-term follow up in children and adolescents using CSII over 3 years.Methods...