hrp0098p1-230 | Diabetes and Insulin 4 | ESPE2024

Screening for Dysglycaemia in Children Amidst a Global Obesity Crisis

Sims Jack , Worth Chris , Chinoy Amish , Manfredonia Claire , Ginbey Eleanor , Skae Mars

Background: The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) among children is escalating at an alarming rate, presenting a significant public health concern. This increase is intrinsically linked to the obesity epidemic, with most children diagnosed with T2DM being overweight or obese. While the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) remains the gold standard for diagnosing T2DM (and the preceding dysglycaemia), its accessibility and practicality in community set...