Feasibility test of a shared care network for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Purpose: The purpose of this feasibility study was to examine primary care pediatricians and a diabetes specialty team sharing the care of children with type 1 diabetes in a structured network.

Methods: A diabetes specialty team and 3 pediatric practice groups participated in training and shared care of patients with type 1 diabetes. The diabetes team-consisting of 1 pediatric endocrinologist, 2 nurses in advanced practice, and 1 master's-prepared registered dietitian-initiated therapy and self-management training for families; pediatricians implemented maintenance therapy.