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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.
Article Abstract
Aim: To explore if young people with higher and lower levels of metabolic control of type 1 diabetes have different perceptions about their lives and illness.
Background: Adolescence through emerging adulthood is a developmental stage made more challenging when the person has type 1 diabetes. Little research has investigated if individuals with high and low levels of metabolic control in this age group perceive their disease differently.
Design: Qualitative descriptive.
Methods: In this study, 14 participants, ages 11-22 years were interviewed in 2008 about their perceptions of living with type 1 diabetes. Through a process of induction, major themes were identified.
Results/findings: Participants with high and low metabolic control levels reported similar themes related to reactions of others, knowledge about type 1 diabetes, and believed healthcare providers used authoritarian interactions. However, high metabolic control level participants believed type 1 diabetes would be cured; had negative initial responses to being diagnosed; rarely received parental support in managing their diabetes; and were negligent in self-care activities. Participants with low metabolic control levels did not believe a cure was imminent or have negative responses to being diagnosed; received parental support in managing diabetes; and were diligent in self-care activities.
Conclusion: Nurses should give information to young people with type 1 diabetes beyond initial diagnosis and help and support this age group learn appropriate ways to manage their disease, develop positive relationships with healthcare professionals, and participate in interactions with others their age successfully managing type 1 diabetes.
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