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

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

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

Methods

Fourteen 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.

Results

The 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

SUBMITTER: Sergel-Stringer OT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588012 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature