P309 UK cystic fibrosis physiotherapists’ knowledge and understanding of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes in relation to physical activity and exercise-national survey

Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes (CFRD) is the most common complication affecting approx. 40–50% of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Physical activity (PA) and exercise are recommended for management CF can also benefit blood glucose levels (BGL). Physiotherapists (PT) routinely counsel patients CFRD about taking regular PA supervise sessions. To assess PT knowledge understanding BGL whilst supervising CFRD. An online questionnaire (Survey Monkey) was emailed to all members ‘UK Physiotherapist group’ via email in October 2022 be completed within four weeks. 14% (n = 33/236) PTs survey; 34% 11) were confident/very confident giving advice 94% 31) aware importance checking BGLs 58% 19) recognised that should carry hypoglycaemia treatment when exercising. 76% 25) <6-9 mmol/L too low a patient commence without additional need monitoring during exercise. 70% 23) >15 high safely exercise, 18.9% 6) unaware safe 97% 32) would like have more information training on In conclusion, results this survey indicate majority some PA/exercise, did not feel advising It reassuring felt they could from having an update hence requested managing Therefore, our recommendation liaise their local diabetes team support PA/exercise