ESPE Abstracts

Background: Poor glycaemic control, indicated by a high HbA1c level, increases the risk of developing complications of type 1 diabetes. It is, therefore important to reduce HbA1c levels aiming for the new target outlined by NICE (2015) of 48 mmol/mol. To try and improve HbA1c levels in patients attending a large urban diabetic clinic a policy was developed, targeting patients with an HbA1c level of 64 mmol/mol or higher.Objective and hypotheses: To asses...

Infantile hepatic hemangiomas (IHH) particularly the diffuse subtype, can in severe cases be associated with hepatic and cardiac failure, compartment syndrome, and consumptive hypothyroidism. Early recognition and treatment of these pathologies is paramount in order to minimise the risk of longterm sequelae. Thyroid hormones are crucial for growth and neurodevelopment, with three to five IQ points lost for each month hypothyroidism remains untreated in the first year of life. ...