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Introduction 30y with diabetes (78% youth-onset type 2 diabetes, 11% type 1 diabetes, 11% other) at a single center were invited at their initial visit to complete Endocrine Society “Self-assessment of Worries, Concerns, and Burdens Related to Diabetes and Transitioning”, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) forms to assess transition readiness, depressive mood, and anxiety. Results: In 37 YA (20.6±2.7y, 60% female, 58% Black, BMI:35.8±8.9 kg/m2, hemoglobin A1c 7.4±2.4%), 81% reported adequate diabetes knowledge. One in 4 YA had diabetes-related challenges (Table). PHQ-9 scores were 9 (moderate depression) in 27%; 50% had anxiety causing difficulty with activities of daily living. Transition or PHQ-9 scores did not differ by diagnosis or sex. Black YA had the lowest GAD scores (P=0.01). There were no relationships between transition scores with PHQ-9, GAD-7, or HbA1c. Conclusion: YA reported adequate diabetes knowledge, but high rates of diabetes burdens distinct from mood symptoms. Social and supportive care resources are needed to improve transition care. Disclosure S.B. Glaros: None. G.P. Thota: None. S.A. Dixon: None. A. Chowdhury: None. F. Davis: None. A. Krenek: None. N. Malandrino: None. L. Mabundo: None. M. Monaghan: Employee; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. S.T. Chung: None. Funding Intramural Research Program of National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
GLAROS et al. (2024) studied this question.