Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in older adults can be challenging, and management can be complicated by co-morbid conditions. In this study we aimed to compare glycaemic control, microvascular complications and diabetic emergencies (severe hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis) in the early years following diagnosis between younger adults (<50) and older adults (≥50).Method: A retrospective cohort study was performed on people with newly d...