ESPE Abstracts

HbA1c reflects mean glucose levels over 2–3 months. ISPAD’s and ADA’s HbA1c target level is <7.5% (58 mmol/mol) in all pediatric age groups, but UK and Sweden have adopted ≤6.5% based on NICE Guidelines and DCCT results, provided that the person does not have hypoglycemia problems. NICE states: ‘Explain to children and young people with type 1 diabetes and their family members or carers (as appropriate) that an HbA1c target level of 48 mmol/mol (6...

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Objective: International Societies for diabetes care are aiming to facilitate and improve the uptake of diabetes technologies. This survey investigated healthcare professional (HCP) evaluation of the role of technology in diabetes care within their centres.Methods: Between April to November 2017, 215 HCPs from six continents (132 Europe, 36 Asia, 23 North and 7 South America, 9 Africa and 8 Australasia) replied to an online survey and provided data for a...

Aims: The TEENs study is an international, cross-sectional observational study aiming to assess type 1 diabetes (T1D) management and psychosocial parameters in children, adolescents, and young adults, to identify approaches to optimise glycaemic control and outcomes. Results from 11 European countries are presented.Methods: 111 centres providing diabetes care to young T1D patients collected data by participant interview, medical record review and partici...