hrp0089p2-p117 | Diabetes & Insulin P2 | ESPE2018

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Nonadherence to Insulin Among Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes Patients in Singapore

Chua Brandon , Stephanie Jamie , Lim XIn Yan , Poh Kar Men , Cheen McVin , Lim Soo Ting , Lek Ngee

Introduction: Nonadherence to insulin therapy is a significant problem worldwide, which is associated with poor health outcomes among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It is important to identify the risk factors related to nonadherence to target those at higher risk of diabetic complications. In Singapore, there is a knowledge gap in understanding the risk factors for insulin nonadherence in paediatric patients with T1D.Objectives: To assess the prev...