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ea0095oc1.3 | Oral Communications 1 | BSPED2023

Hyperpigmentation related to diabetes technology adhesives: an unusual presentation of Addison’s disease in a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Moon Rebecca , Rowland Amy , Davies Justin

Background: Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are at increased risk of other autoimmune conditions including thyroid, coeliac and Addisons diseases. Hyperpigmentation is a recognized feature of Addisons disease. We present a case with unusual diabetes-technology related hyperpigmentation.Case report: A 12-year-old male with known T1DM (glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody positive), coeliac diseas...

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Role of Degludec in improving diabetes outcomes in young people - An observational study from Young Diabetes Connections (YDC) Network, London

Nambisan Aparna K R , Fredriksen Samantha , Rowland Amy , Morrow Hannah , Castro-Gonzalez Marie , Ajzensztejn Michal , Hulse Tony , Lawrence Joanna , Shamekh Ahmed , Ford-Adams Martha , Chapman Simon

Introduction: YDC is a partnership of four hospital trusts;Kings College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Lewisham University Hospital and Evelina London Childrens Hospital,caring for a total of 492 children and young people with diabetes. Most young people are on conventional long acting insulin (Levemir and Glargine), but increasingly, poorly controlled patients (HbA1C>100 mmol/mol) with high admission rates are being switched to insulin Degludec due t...

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Hyperpigmentation related to diabetes technology adhesives: an unusual presentation of Addison’s disease in a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Role of Degludec in improving diabetes outcomes in young people - An observational study from Young Diabetes Connections (YDC) Network, London

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