Impact of insulin pump therapy on key parameters of diabetes management and diabetes related emotional distress in the first 12 months.

Aims: To evaluate the effect of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) on glycaemic control, hypoglycaemia and emotional distress in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) during the first 12 months.

Methods: 47 patients were started on CSII as per NICE guidelines. Anthropometric, clinical and biochemical parameters, hypoglycaemia rates and emotional distress measured by Problem Areas in Diabetes questionnaires (PAID) were recorded at baseline and during follow up at 3-6 months and 6-12 months.