Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: To investigate the trend of HbA1c levels of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes paediatric patients in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Methodology: The Infoflex diabetes database was used to collate information on the type 1 diabetes paediatric patients, diagnosed in Gloucester NHS Trust between September 2015 and December 2017. The cohort totalled 74. Their HbA1c levels at diagnosis, 4–7 weeks, 3–4 months, 6–8 months and 1...

Background: Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy is increasingly used for managing children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Devices vary in design by manufacturer; however in general terms insulin is administered from the pump via a subcutaneous plastic catheter or needle. If the pump or the circuit malfunction and interrupt the insulin infusion, it can put the patient at risk of hyperglycaemia.Case: A 5-year-old boy with type 1 diabete...

Introduction: Gloucestershire Paediatric Diabetes Team has implemented several innovations including carbohydrate counting from diagnosis, annual review clinics and family events. We seek to improve our patient engagement and experience to improve health outcomes.Aim: Improve the clinic experience for patients, their families and staff, based on their input, thereby encouraging greater engagement and patient attendance as part of the RCPCH quality Improv...