"We Operate as an Organ": Parent Experiences of Having a Child With Type 1 Diabetes in a Rural Area.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who are living in rural areas. Individuals living in rural areas face barriers to accessing health care that lead to significant health disparities with increased morbidity and mortality. There is a need to understand the unique experiences of those living in rural communities to support their health needs.