hrp0098p1-232 | Diabetes and Insulin 4 | ESPE2024

Dietary interventions for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in childhood and adolescence: a systematic review

Hawton Katherine , Bhanot Alisha , Perry Rachel , Easter Shelley , Hamilton-Shield Julian , Candler Toby

Background: Despite the increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Children and Young People (CYP), and its associated morbidities and poor long-term prognosis, there remains uncertainty in its management. Dietary interventions have been shown to be effective in adults with T2DM but little is known about their effectiveness in CYP. The aim of this systematic review is to provide up to date evidence on the impact of dietary interventions in T2DM...