The interplay of type 1 diabetes and weight management: A qualitative study exploring thematic progression from adolescence to young adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of weight management in persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from childhood into adulthood has not been well described. The purpose of the study was to explore qualitative themes presented by young adults with T1D with respect to the dual management of weight and T1D.

Methods

We analyzed focus group data from 17 young adults with T1D (65% female, age 21.7 ± 2.1 years, HbA1c 8.1% ± 1.5) via inductive qualitative analysis methods. Major themes were compared to themes presented by youth with T1D ages 13-16 years in previously published study in order to categorize thematic progression from early adolescence through adulthood.

Results

Themes from young adults with T1D, when compared to those from youth were categorized as: (a) persistent and unchanged

SUBMITTER: Addala A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7196280 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature