Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Eating disorders (ED) are more prevalent in young people with Type 1 diabetes than their peers and the combination is associated with higher levels of mortality. However, ED are often under-identified in paediatric diabetes services. Using quality improvement methodology, a screening pathway for ED was developed. Methods: Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews explored participants’ views regarding a screening pathway and choice o...

Introduction: Hospital schools can provide structure and learning for young people throughout a planned admission. With guidance, teachers can be a vital resource for assessing the numeracy and literacy skills essential in the management of diabetes. They can also provide a source of valuable pastoral and organisational expertise useful to the diabetes multidisciplinary team (MDT).Method: School teaching, pastoral and planning skills can be used to help ...