hrp0094p1-29 | Diabetes A | ESPE2021

Incidence and severity of new-onset paediatric Type 1 diabetes in the COVID-19 pandemic – a UK multicentre perspective

Ponmani Caroline , Sakka Sophia , Wickramarachchi Chandu , Redpath Yvette , Ajzensztejn Michal , Kanumakala Shankar , Hulse Tony ,

Background: Paediatric diabetes has been the focus of attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are reports of increased incidence of new-onset type 1 paediatric diabetes and concerns about delayed presentations to the Emergency Department (ED) due to parental fears of SARS-CoV-2, resulting in an increase in the incidence and severity of DKA in children with new-onset diabetes.Objectives: To characterise the features...