1277-P: Diabetes Management Supplies in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Don’t Leave Home Without Them!
2019
Youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) require 24/7 access to T1D management supplies. This study aims to characterize access to T1D supplies when youth are away from home. We emailed a comprehensive survey to 4756 parents of T1D Exchange participants 55% of pump users carry an extra infusion set. Among CGM users, 100% of ≤6 years old vs. 67% of adolescents carry a receiver or phone; 33% of 13-18 years old never carry an extra sensor. 38% of youth ≤6 years old vs. 27% of teens carry blood or urine ketone testing supplies. In total, 64% reported carrying glucose tablets or gel; 87% carry another rapid acting carbohydrate. 64% of respondents carry glucagon, again decreasing across adolescence. Over 2/3 carry at least one form of T1D identification. Technology to optimize glycemic control and detect/prevent acute complications of T1D have improved. Yet, adolescents are less likely than younger T1D-affected youth, to carry supplies to detect, prevent and/or treat acute events. These findings call for novel and ongoing T1D emergency preparedness training to strike a balance between supervision and autonomy of adolescents. Disclosure M. Quinn: None. R. Bailey: None. N.C. Foster: None. J. Simmons: None. E. Eyth: None. H. Rodriguez: Research Support; Self; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Daiichi Pharm Corp, MannKind Corporation, Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. Research Support; Spouse/Partner; Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. Research Support; Self; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Other Relationship; Self; Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Novo Nordisk Inc. S. Corathers: None. C.J. Levy: Advisory Panel; Self; Novo Nordisk A/S, Sanofi. Employee; Spouse/Partner; Allergan. N.M. Sheanon: None. R.M. Wasserman: None. D. Sparling: None. D. Adkins: None. A. Albanese-O9Neill: None. D.J. DeSalvo: Consultant; Self; Dexcom, Inc., Insulet Corporation. Funding The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
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