Knowledge and practice of harm-reduction behaviours for alcohol and other illicit substance use in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To survey adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) about their knowledge and application of harm-reduction recommendations when they engage in alcohol and other illicit substance use.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey and chart review of adolescents with T1DM aged 13 to 18 years.

Results

One hundred and ninety patients were approached and 164 were included in the analysis. Mean age was 15.6 years (standard deviation [SD]=1.5). Fifty-one per cent were male. Of those who reported consuming alcohol, 95% knew that they should have a friend or parent check their blood glucose in the middle of the night after drinking but only 62% reported actually doing this in practice. Similarly, 98% reported knowing that they should wear a medic alert identification but o

SUBMITTER: Potter K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376295 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature