ArticlePediatric diabetes2019
The interplay of type 1 diabetes and weight management: A qualitative study exploring thematic progression from adolescence to young adulthood.
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- Lifestyle in Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Eating behaviors and estimated body fat percentage among adolescents with type 1 diabetes.Diabetes research and clinical practice · 2024Article
- "It changed everything we do": A mixed methods study of youth and parent experiences with a pilot exercise education intervention following new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2024Article
- Post-Exercise Protein Intake May Reduce Time in Hypoglycemia Following Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Formative Development of a Weight Management Intervention for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.Pediatric diabetes · 2023Article
- Relationship Between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Glycemia Among Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes and Overweight or Obesity: Results from the Advancing Care for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity Network (ACT1ON) Study.Diabetes technology & therapeutics · 2022Article
- Design of the Advancing Care for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity Network energy metabolism and sequential multiple assignment randomized trial nutrition pilot studies: An integrated approach to develop weight management solutions for individuals with type 1 diabetes.Contemporary clinical trials · 2022Article
- Beyond Two Cultures: Cultural Infrastructure for Data-driven Decision Support.Observational studies · 2021Article
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backgroundThe impact of weight management in persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from childhood into adulthood has not been well described. The purpose of the study was to explore qualitative themes presented by young adults with T1D with respect to the dual management of weight and T1D.
methodsWe analyzed focus group data from 17 young adults with T1D (65% female, age 21.7 ± 2.1 years, HbA1c 8.1% ± 1.5) via inductive qualitative analysis methods. Major themes were compared to themes presented by youth with T1D ages 13-16 years in previously published study in order to categorize thematic progression from early adolescence through adulthood.
resultsThemes from young adults with T1D, when compared to those from youth were categorized as: (a) persistent and unchanged themes, (b) evolving themes, and (c) newly reported themes. Hypoglycemia and a sense of futility around exercise was an unchanged theme. Importance of insulin usage and a healthy relationship with T1D evolved to gather greater conviction. Newly reported themes are unique to integration of adulthood into T1D, such as family planning and managing T1D with work obligations. Young adults also reported negative experiences with providers in their younger years and desire for more supportive provider relationships.
conclusionsIssues identified by youth regarding the dual management of T1D and weight rarely resolve, but rather, persist or evolve to integrate other aspects of young adulthood. Individualized and age-appropriate clinical support and practice guidelines are warranted to facilitate the dual management of weight and T1D in persons with T1D.
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