Comparison of results of four national surveys
| 1988 | 1994 | 1998 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Significant difference 1998–2002, p<0.001. | ||||
| †Significant difference 1998–2002, p<0.025. | ||||
| ‡Additional 28% with some form of “counsellor” in clinic. | ||||
| Total number of consultant respondents | 360 | 325 | 244 | 187 |
| Response rate | 86% | 94% | 81% | 78% |
| Consultant with a special interest in diabetes | 32% | 48% | 78% | 89%* |
| Consultant caring for more than 40 young people | 23% | 45% | 74% | 94%* |
| Designated paediatric diabetes clinic | 63% | 88% | 91% | 98% |
| Diabetes specialist nurse in clinic | 61% | 87% | 93% | 98%† |
| Paediatric dietician in clinic | 37% | 57% | 65% | 61% |
| Psychologist/psychiatrist in clinic | 9% | 22% | 22% | 22%‡ |
| Glycated haemoglobin at each visit | 91% | 90% | 88% | 86% |