Voices from Laos: navigating the transition from a twice daily to multiple daily insulin regimen in a resource-limited setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Before 2016, no Laotian child was known to have survived type 1 diabetes (T1D) into adulthood. There is an ongoing need for action. Our study explored, in supported youth, the impact of transitioning from a twice to multiple daily injection (MDI) regimen on glycaemic control, and their views/perceptions around how the switch affected their T1D management/quality of life.

Methods

Data were obtained from medical records/semi-structured interviews; participants recruited as they switched to an MDI regimen. Quantitative data were stratified into glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) 6/12 months before/after the switch, and male/female sex; associations examined using t-tests. Qualitative data were analysed using Gibb's framework.

Results

Overall, 24 youth (62.5% female)

SUBMITTER: Ng SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863358 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature