Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The transition from paediatric to adult care can be challenging for patients with Type 1 diabetes. Poor contiuity of care provided by the diabetes team may worsen an already difficult time for these patients. Good transition of care is vital to minimise the risk of worsening patient outcomes. In 2016, two patients failed to transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care and subsequently received no adult appointment. This breakdown of continuity of care was a re...