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ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2023

Knowledge, safety, and impact of alcohol consumption in young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.

Oscar T Sergel-Stringer, Hesham S Al-Sallami, Sara E Styles, Alisa Boucsein, Martin I de Bock, Benjamin J Wheeler

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Article in BMC endocrine disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Health Literacy Among Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Patient Involvement.Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association · 2025
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Oscar T Sergel-StringerDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4431-5533
Hesham S Al-SallamiSchool of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0685-327X
Sara E StylesDepartment of Human Nutrition, Division of Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8358-881X
Alisa BoucseinDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6266-8802
Martin I de BockDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0454-6679
Benjamin J WheelerDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand. Ben.wheeler@otago.ac.nz.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3348-5238

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo explore the lived experiences of alcohol consumption among young adults with type 1 diabetes.

methodsFourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted amongst young adults aged between 18 and 25 years, inclusive, with type 1 diabetes and experience consuming alcohol. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed to identify common themes regarding their experiences.

resultsThe interviews confirmed that young adults with type 1 diabetes engage in social, and occasionally excessive, drinking behaviour. Furthermore, the interviews revealed four key themes: (i) Several sources contribute to a widely inconsistent understanding of the impact and management of alcohol consumption; (ii) Perceived inconvenience of maintaining healthy glycaemic control whilst drinking socially; (iii) Engagement in proactive strategies for harm reduction occurred when convenient; and (iv) Impact of modern diabetes technology in overcoming previous burdens and promoting glycaemic safety.

conclusionYoung adults with type 1 diabetes continue to need anticipatory education surrounding safe alcohol consumption and behaviours, as well as ongoing support and encouragement to ensure engagement with traditional self-management tasks. Significant alcohol-diabetes related safety issues, particularly hypoglycaemia do occur, and were captured within this small sample and study. Diabetes technology has an important complementary role along with education and tailored support strategies to support health and safe glucose control during alcohol consumption.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1AdolescentAdultAlcohol DrinkingEthanolHealth BehaviorHumansQualitative ResearchYoung AdultEthanolAlcoholEducationSelf-managementType 1 diabetes

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PMCPMC10588012

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