This presentation explores the critical aspects of providing compassionate, individualised end of life care for patients with diabetes. As patients approach the terminal phases of illness, the goals of diabetes management shift from long-term glycaemic control to comfort, quality of life and symptom relief.

• Identify the need to make treatment changes
• Recognise safe and realistic glucose targets
• Confident in communicating effectively with patients and family
• How to collaborate care and support advance care planning
• Demonstrate ethical and compassionate principles in decision making around diabetes and end of life care.