CYP suspected to have type1 diabetes (age 0-17)

Definition/Description

Practices should access this referral pathway whenever they suspect that a child or young person aged 0 – 17 years may have Type 1 Diabetes. 

Symptoms including those that are less common are included in the pathway.

Red Flag Symptoms

Exclude - Polyuria, Polydipsia, Excessive tiredness, Weight loss, Heavier nappies, New onset bedwetting, Abdominal pain/vomiting, Rapid breathing (acidotic)

Guidelines on Management

Where symptoms are identified, primary care should undertake Random Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) and/or urine dipstick. 

If results: CBG > 11 mmol/l and/or  Urine dip +ve for glucose this will require an urgent referral to Paediatric registrar via hospital switchboard 01482 875875.

Referral Criteria/Information

Do Not Refer

Young person aged 17 and over to be referred to the Adult Diabetes Services.

Urgent referral to Paediatric registrar via hospital switchboard 01482 875875.

Child/young person’s details. Relevant clinical/medical information including symptoms and outcome of CBG and/or urine dipstick.

Parent/carer details including contact details. 

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Diabetes Hull Diabetes East Riding

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull

Hospital Trusts

  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals
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Date created: 07/07/2025, 08:22
Last modified: 15/07/2025, 10:28
Date of review: 07/07/2025