Publications by authors named "Cheryl Scholes"
Young people with type 1 diabetes mellitus face a unique set of challenges: their own and their family's perspectives of the disease and treatment impact on how well they manage metabolic control. Hormonal changes, desire for autonomy and emotional distress can influence self-management. This study aimed to better understand the perspective of young people with diabetes and to find out whether metabolic rate affects how individuals' view the disease and treatment.
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- The study investigates how young people with varying metabolic control levels of type 1 diabetes perceive their lives and illness.
- Participants aged 11-22 shared their experiences, revealing similarities and differences in their perceptions, particularly regarding support and self-care.
- High metabolic control participants felt a sense of hope for a cure but often lacked parental support and self-care diligence, while those with low control were realistic about their condition and received more parental support, leading to better self-management.