hrp0084p1-44 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Is Metabolic Control Affected by Military Service in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes?

Brener Avivit , Mel Eran , Shalitin Shlomit , Lazar Liora , de Vries Liat , Tenebaum Ariel , Oron Tal , Philip Moshe , Lebenthal Yael

Background: Young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are exempt from conscript military service due to risk of severe hypoglycaemia and metabolic compromise. Nevertheless, there are patients who volunteer to military service.Aims and objectives: To evaluate the effect of military service on metabolic control and incidence of acute diabetes complications.Methods: Study design: retrospective, comparative analysis. Data of 145 T1D pati...