P-367: Impact of caregiver’s supervision on children with type 1 diabetes mellitus at Kisumu county referral hospital
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Introduction
Adherence to basal bolus insulin therapy is essential for achieving optimal glycemic control in children with type 1 Diabetes and this is basically affected by caregivers knowledge.
Objectives
To assess the impact of caregiver’s supervision on adherence to treatment on type 1 diabetes attending Kisumu county Referral Hospital.
Methods
A hospital based Cross sectional study was conducted.
Results
Finding revealed that 14 of the 44 children(31.8%) who lacked caregiver’s support demonstrated poor adherence to treatment. While 30 children (68.2%) adhered well because of caregivers support.
Conclusions
Caregivers supervision plays a significant role in improving adherence to children living with type 1 Diabetes. Strengthening caregivers education, providing ongoing diabetes Mellitus counseling and promoting family centred diabetes management enhances adherence and improve clinical outcomes.