6920 Engagement and Mood assessments in Emerging Adults Attending a Multi-disciplinary Diabetes Transition Clinic

Abstract Disclosure: G.P. Thota: None. S. Glaros: None. S. Dixon: None. S.T. Chung: None. Introduction 8 (moderate depression). Within the last 2 weeks, 13% (10/62) reported suicidal ideation. GAD-7 scores were 6.0±6.3 and 54% had anxiety that interfered with activities of daily living. Psychology services were accepted in 61% (38/62) with higher initial GAD-7 scores in those who saw psychologist (8.2±6.8 vs. 4.1±5.3, P=0.02) but no difference in PHQ-9 scores (7.2±6.6 vs. 5.1±5.9, P=0.2). Most YA (81%) reported adequate diabetes knowledge while 25% YA reported diabetes-related challenges including feeling burned out, not knowing how to navigate specialty diabetes care, challenges with medication insurance, transportation, and insurance coverage. Conclusion: Approximately 50% of emerging adults with diabetes reported moderate depression and anxiety scores and were interested in engaging in psychology services. Transition diabetes care programs should focus on increasing access to routine integrated mental health services and social support.Such an initiative could potentially ameliorate psychological stressors associated with diabetes management during the transition to adult care. Presentation: 6/1/2024