hrp0089p2-p104 | Diabetes & Insulin P2 | ESPE2018

Age and Exocrine Pancreatic Enzyme Requirements are Major Determinants for Carbohydrate Metabolism Impairment in Children Affected with Cystic Fibrosis

Escudero Janire , Uribe Amalia , Ramon Villa Jose , Argente Jesus , Martos-Moreno Gabriel A.

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is associated with a poorer nutritional status, respiratory function and an increase in mortality rate. Screening is recommended from age 10; however, prediabetic conditions are diagnosed earlier.Objectives: 1) To characterize the degree of carbohydrate metabolism impairment (CMI) in 50 CF patients. 2) To explore the association with clinical parameters as eventual predictors of these conditions.<...