Endocrine Abstracts

Background: In the UK, the use of insulin pump therapy in children with Type 1 diabetes is increasing. Many studies have investigated the effectiveness of this treatment in improving biomedical outcomes and quality of life measures. However, few studies have explored the perspectives of children themselves on their use of pump therapy, particularly in the pre-adolescent age group. This study focussed on primary school aged children and aimed to explore in depth how they experi...