Evaluation of integrated diabetes and mental health care for type 1 diabetes and disordered eating (T1DE): the ComPASSION service

Abstract

AbstractType 1 diabetes and disordered eating (T1DE) is often poorly understood and treatment is inadequate in many cases, with little or no co‐ordination between physical and mental health teams. In 2019, NHS England launched two pilot programmes to increase understanding of T1DE, and to trial an integrated diabetes and mental health pathway for assessment, referral and treatment. This paper sets out key findings from the independent evaluation of one of these pilots, the ComPASSION service in Wessex, including baseline patient characteristics, clinical outcomes, and patient and staff experience. Among 11 patients with at least 12 months follow‐up, the median change in HbA1c was a reduction of 31mmol/mol. Copyright © 2023 John Wiley & Sons.