Management and Family Burdens Endorsed by Parents of Youth <7 Years Old With Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated unique burdens experienced by parents of young children with type 1 diabetes in the context of contemporary diabetes management.

Methods

Self-report surveys and medical record information from the T1D Exchange clinic registry were used. Parental burden and family impact scores were tabulated across demographic and clinical characteristics, overall and according to age group (<4, 4-<6, and 6-<7 years).

Results

The mean age of the 597 children was 5.2 ± 1.2 years (n = 111 <4 years, n = 291 4-<6 years, and n = 195 6-<7 years) and mean duration of diabetes was 2.4 ± 1.1 years. Mean hemoglobin A1c was 8.2% ± 1.1%. Approximately one-third (31%) reported their child was currently using CGM and over half (58%) reported using insulin pumps. T

SUBMITTER: Harrington KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5951003 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature