Substance Use, Sexual Activity Prevalence, and Knowledge Gaps in Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes in a Pediatric Clinic
Substance use and sexual activity are common among emerging adults with T1D, though their knowledge around the impact on diabetes is limited. Consistent and comprehensive education on these topics should begin early as part of routine diabetes care in pediatric populations. Further research into the effect of cannabis on glucose levels and diabetes care is necessary.
Authors
- Halis Kaan Aktürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4518-5179)
- Brock Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3762-2108)
- LAUREN A. WATERMAN (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7712-7067)
- Erin Cobry
- Angela Karami
- Sarit Polsky
- Kasserine Taylor
Institutions
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s590267
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases