Adjustment experiences of adolescents living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology

Five superordinate themes emerged (1): learning to trust the technology (2), making diabetes visible (3), building a relationship with diabetes (4), empowering support networks, and (5) transformative positive outcomes. The findings demonstrate that closed-loop technology positively impacts the adjustment to living with type 1 diabetes. However, as highlighted by all participants, the individual's engagement and management are crucial. Based on the adolescents' experiences, interventions should focus on psychological factors.

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Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare
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2024-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1445972
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Diabetes Management and Research
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Adjustment experiences of adolescents living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology

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Adjustment experiences of adolescents living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology

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Abstract

Five superordinate themes emerged (1): learning to trust the technology (2), making diabetes visible (3), building a relationship with diabetes (4), empowering support networks, and (5) transformative positive outcomes. The findings demonstrate that closed-loop technology positively impacts the adjustment to living with type 1 diabetes. However, as highlighted by all participants, the individual's engagement and management are crucial. Based on the adolescents' experiences, interventions should focus on psychological factors.

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