Management of cardiovascular disease risk in teens with type 1 diabetes: Perspectives of teens with and without dyslipidemia and parents.

ABSTRACT: Hypertension and dyslipidemia are often suboptimally managed in teens with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Teen and parent perspectives on hypertension and dyslipidemia management need further study to enhance the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor management plans. We sought to describe barriers to and strategies for CVD risk factor management. Teens with T1D with and without dyslipidemia and parents of teens with T1D with and without dyslipidemia underwent one-on-one semi-structured interviews conducted by trained personnel at a diabetes center; interviews continued until thematic saturation was reached. Teens and parents of teens described their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding heart health and CVD risk factors (hypertension and dyslipidemia). Researchers undertoo

SUBMITTER: Katz ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6361702 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature