ESPE Abstracts

Background: Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is characterised by the immune destruction of the adrenal cortex and leads to impaired production of the adrenal hormones. It is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be managed if identified early. The onset is insidious and often difficult to diagnose. Screening for adrenal autoantibodies is routinely performed in autoimmune conditions such as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The guidance around the...