1158-P: Diabetes Incentive Program for Children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

Abstract

Behavioral economic interventions have been studied in adults to help improve adherence in diabetes management but have not been widely studied in children. Results from a 2020 qualitative study demonstrated that financial incentive (FI) can potentially help adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) develop good self-care habits. Our objective was to determine if providing pediatric patients with incentives helps improve satisfaction about their diabetes management. Every patient with T1D coming to our endocrine clinic was given an initial satisfaction survey. Points were given when patients met goals and were rewarded with gifts based on points accumulated. They could also collect points to win a grand prize at the end of 1 year. A final satisfaction survey was distributed at the end of 1 year. Bar graphs and percentages in each group were used to determine change in patient satisfaction. After the completion of Diabetes Incentive Program (DIP), 78% patients were more satisfied with their diabetes control as compared to 64% before the DIP and 17% more patients found that the DIP motivated them to reach their goals. We concluded that there was some increase in satisfaction with diabetes control after completion of DIP. About 97% patients thought that DIP helped in achieving their goals. Disclosure M.Warhadpande: None. H.Danelyan: None. C.M.Patel: None. Funding TMC Health (202244)