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ea0095p109 | Diabetes 4 | BSPED2023

What do young people with type 1 diabetes really think about the new advances in diabetes technology?

Millar Sarinda , Parker Kathryn , McConville Niamh

Background: The rapid progression in diabetes related technology should in theory make it easier to self-manage diabetes. Previous studies have shown an improvement in glycaemic control and reduced disease burden. However young people show less sustained use of technology, with potential barriers hypothesised as body image difficulties, perception of standing out from peers and not wishing to have devices attached. This study aims to explore the reasons young ...