Diabetes control is worse in children and young people with type 1 diabetes requiring interpreter support

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Idkowiak ◽  
Sabba Elhag ◽  
Vrinda Saraff ◽  
Renuka Dias ◽  
Timothy Barrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young People ◽  
Diabetes Control ◽  
Children And Young People

Prevention and early help for eating disorders in young people with type 1 diabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452199417
Author(s):  
Rosie Oldham-Cooper ◽  
Claire Semple
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Young People ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Team Collaboration ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Specialist Services

There is building evidence that early intervention is key to improving outcomes in eating disorders, whereas a ‘watch and wait’ approach that has been commonplace among GPs and other healthcare professionals is now strongly discouraged. Eating disorders occur at approximately twice the rate in individuals with type 1 diabetes compared to the general population. In this group, standard eating disorder treatments have poorer outcomes, and eating disorders result in a particularly high burden of morbidity. Therefore, our first priority must be prevention, with early intervention where disordered eating has already developed. Clinicians working in both eating disorders and diabetes specialist services have highlighted the need for multidisciplinary team collaboration and specific training, as well as improved treatments. We review the current evidence and future directions for prevention, identification and early intervention for eating disorders in children and young people with type 1 diabetes.

scholarly journals Benefits and Challenges of Current Closed-Loop Technologies in Children and Young People With Type 1 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Fuchs ◽  
Roman Hovorka
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young People ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Closed Loop Systems ◽  
Current Systems

Recent advances in diabetes technology have led to the development of closed-loop insulin delivery systems for the management of type 1 diabetes. Several such systems are now commercially available for children and young people. While all available systems have been shown to improve glycaemic control and quality of life in this population, qualitative data also highlights the challenges in using closed-loop systems, which vary among different pediatric age-groups. Very young children require systems that are able to cope with low insulin doses and significant glycaemic variability due to their high insulin sensitivity and unpredictable eating and exercise patterns. Adolescents' compliance is often related to size and number of devices, usability of the systems, need for calibrations, and their ability to interact with the system. Given the speed of innovations, understanding the capabilities and key similarities and differences of current systems can be challenging for healthcare professionals, caregivers and young people with type 1 diabetes alike. The aim of this review is to summarize the key evidence on currently available closed-loop systems for children and young people with type 1 diabetes, as well as commenting on user experience, where real-world data are available. We present findings on a system-basis, as well as identifying specific challenges in different pediatric age-groups and commenting on how current systems might address these. Finally, we identify areas for future research with regards to closed-loop technology tailored for pediatric use and how these might inform reimbursement and alleviate disease burden.

scholarly journals Fifteen-minute consultation: Insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes in children and young people

2018 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Philippa Prentice ◽  
Daniela Elleri
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young People ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Insulin Pumps ◽  
Pump Therapy ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
Management Issues

There is increasing worldwide use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions in paediatric type 1 diabetes (T1D), reflecting recent research outcomes and guidance, as well as families’ wishes. Children/young people may present acutely with medical or surgical problems, in addition to issues related to T1D. This review provides general paediatricians with an introduction to pump therapy, highlighting common problems, management issues and when to seek specialist advice.

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