Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0039ep54 | Diabetes | BSPED2015

A case of a retained needle from insulin pump therapy

Candler Toby , Toussaint Francine , Matthai Susan , Vellore AbithaKujambal , Dembenski Kate

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...

ea0103p66 | Pituitary and Growth | BSPED2024

Effect of recombinant growth hormone therapy in chromosome 15q26.3 deletion encompassing the IGF1R

Roy Kakali , Chandwani Manju , Abithakujambal Vellore , Giri Dinesh

Background: Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) acts via the type 1 IGF receptor (IGF1R), located on chromosome 15q26.3, and plays a crucial role in normal intrauterine and postnatal growth. Heterozygous 15q26.3 deletions can cause intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, and developmental delay. Very few cases have been reported in the literature with a variable response to recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment. We report the effect of rhGH tr...

ea0058p055 | Diabetes | BSPED2018

RCPCH QI diabetes collaborative: improving the clinic experience

Abithakujambal Vellore , Brown Joanne , Harris Debbie , Cheney Sarah , Balapatabendi Mihirani , Dembenski Kate , Adams Sam , Yiend Emily , Cave Faye , Padmore Jodie , Shield Rosie , Rookes Raphaella , Odeny Irene , Tellwright Henry , Kasperek Iga , Dobbin Nicky , Harrison Sandra , Wood Alison , Matthai Susan

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...