Outcomes of care for children and young people with diabetes is improving, yet overall diabetes control remains poor in 1 in 4, UK

Despite improvements in care for children and young people with diabetes, outcomes related to future health risk in over 25% remains 'unacceptable,' according to a new report published December 16th 2013 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) covering the period 1st April, 2011 to 31st March 2012, measures the prevalence of diabetes in children and young people, and assesses whether the seven key care indicators recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are met.
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