hrp0086p1-p205 | Diabetes P1 | ESPE2016

Are We Screening Appropriate Age Group for Early Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes in UK?

Gangadharan Arundoss , Berry Claire , Watling Ruth , Kerr Sue , Southern Kevin , Senniappan Senthil

Background: Nutrition plays a pivotal role in long-term survival in cystic fibrosis (CF). Early insulin treatment for glucose intolerance promotes anabolism and stabilises lung function. However there is a variation in cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) screening across centres (recommended age for start of CFRD screening varies between 10 and 12 years as per CF trust, CFF & ISPAD guidelines).Aims: To assess if early screening of glycaemic statu...