Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents

Only 17% of adolescents with type 1 diabetes currently meet recommended glycaemic targets. Many caregivers reported that foundational pathophysiology information provided at the time of diagnosis was overwhelming and was poorly retained. Hormonal changes during puberty combined with shifting social dynamics lead to decreased diabetes self-management, less routine medical follow-up, and more emergency department visits and hospitalisations. Alcohol consumption was identified as a particularly pressing concern for caregivers navigating T1D management during adolescence. Caregivers wanted comprehensive information about long-term chronic complications of T1D, not only short-term management concerns.