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Ana Paiva, RN, MSc APDP - Diabetes Portugal (Education and Research C; Rua Salitre, 118-120, 1250-203 Lisbon, Portugal, PT [email protected] Joao-Filipe MD, PhD Raposo Endocrinology APDP - Diabetes Portugal Education and Research C, Lisbon, PT [email protected] RN, PhD Angus Forbes Nursing Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwife London GB [email protected] TYPE 1 DIABETES WOMEN'S VIEWS ABOUT PRECONCEPTION CARE- A QUALITATIVE STUDY Background: Pregnancy in women with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with increased complications for both baby and mother; such complications can be reduced with careful pregnancy planning. Preconception care (PCC) enhances pregnancy outcomes by helping women to optimise their glycaemic control, through supportive intervention. However, despite these benefits the uptake and adherence to PCC is low. This qualitative study aimed to generate