“Can I afford to live today?” The emotional toll of navigating the healthcare system with type 1 diabetes
PWD described strong negative emotions related to navigating the healthcare system and acquiring DMS. Policy changes are urgently needed to support to individuals with type 1 diabetes in order to enhance their quality of life, guarantee equitable access to care, and cultivate a more compassionate and inclusive healthcare system. The reported magnitude of stress is notable, especially given the attention typically focused on the stress of diabetes management.
Authors
- Shiraz Harel
- Kasia J. Lipska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0348-742X)
- James Lukasik
- Sakinah C. Suttiratana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9775-7736)
- Stuart A. Weinzimer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7768-5189)
- Annabelle Wilcox
- Laura M. Nally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4349-4808)
Institutions
- Bryn Mawr College (US)
- University of Utah (US)
- Yale University (US)
- Yale New Haven Health System (US)
- Hartwick College (US)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2025.1555265
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29
Funders
- National Institutes of Health