Publications by authors named "Mary Jane Roche"
Res Involv Engagem
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Emerging adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes face challenges in navigating the healthcare system and understanding their insurance options, which can worsen diabetes management and overall health outcomes.
- A collaborative study engaged racially and ethnically diverse young adults through community advisory board meetings to create a tailored financial and health insurance toolkit to better support this demographic.
- Key themes for the toolkit include empowering self-advocacy, incorporating personal stories and visuals for relatability, addressing clinician biases, and recognizing the unique struggles of diverse backgrounds in managing diabetes.
