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Fifteen-minute consultation: Insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes in children and young people.
Prentice, Philippa; Elleri, Daniela.
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  • Prentice P; Department of Paediatrics, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
  • Elleri D; Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK.
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed ; 103(3): 131-136, 2018 06.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29298818
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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Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pediatrics / Insulin Infusion Systems / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Hypoglycemic Agents / Insulin Type of study: Guideline Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2018 Type: Article

Full text: 1 Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pediatrics / Insulin Infusion Systems / Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Hypoglycemic Agents / Insulin Type of study: Guideline Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2018 Type: Article