Comparison of services of paediatricians with a special interest in diabetes with those with no special interest
| Paediatrician with stated special interest in diabetes | Paediatrician without special interest in diabetes | |
|---|---|---|
| *Significant difference (p<0.005). | ||
| Number of patients aged under age 16 years; mean (SD) | 75 (53) | 29 (28)* |
| Number of patients aged over 16 years; mean (SD) | 11 (16) | 2 (5)* |
| Patients per 1 WTE DSN; mean (SD) | 130 (111) | 40 (31) |
| Presence of paediatric dietitian | 93% | 68%* |
| Psychological/counselling support in clinic | 30% | 9%* |
| Glycated haemoglobin at each clinic visit | 88% | 74%* |
| Screen microalbuminuria | 78% | 44%* |
| Screen retinopathy | 97% | 80%* |
| Number of Diabetes UK recommendations met | 8.2 | 5.8* |