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ea0066oc7.3 | Oral Communications 7 | BSPED2019

Improving HbA1c outcomes in young people of transition age with type 1 diabetes using quality improvement methodology

Dymond Emma , Cropper Julie , Trentham Sarah , Kelleher Aoife , Boal Rachel , Bishop Faye , Campbell Fiona

Introduction: Effective transition care is vital to empower young people (YP) to optimally self-manage their diabetes. National data highlights the concern regarding poorer care outcomes due to lower completion of annual care processes and higher rates of DKA whilst transitioning to adult care. The Children and Young People’s Diabetes Team provides care for 170 YP aged 16–19 years. In April 2017, 19% of this age group had a HbA1c <58 mmol/mol, significantly lower...

ea0045p35 | Diabetes | BSPED2016

Assessing the impact of a youth worker on diabetes care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Peacock Amanda , Guest Matthew , Cropper Julie , Trentham Sarah , Clarke Michelle , Yong James , Campbell Fiona

Background: The inclusion of a youth worker within a transition service can be pivotal to its success.Objective: To assess the impact of a youth worker on diabetes care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) over a 6 month period by measuring HbA1c levels (primary outcome), Personal Development Tool score (PDT), hospital admissions and clinic attendance (secondary outcomes).Method: Prospective cohort study. 20 adolescents (age ...

ea0103p92 | Diabetes 5 | BSPED2024

Dinky-betes: a multi-disciplinary clinic for the under 7’s

Stephenson Tracey , Harpham Megan , Waldron Rebecca , Byatt Jo , Mullier Caroline , Trentham Sarah , Bell Sophie , Gelder Carole

Background: The challenges of caring for young children under 7 years old with type 1 diabetes are widely acknowledged. Very young children are dependent on caregivers for their diabetes care, the burden of which can have a detrimental effect on psychosocial well-being. Significant glucose variability (GV) can negatively impact early brain development and increase long-term complication risk. Use of advancing technology, specifically hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems, is recomm...