At present, there are few studies with reliable
and valid reports of adolescents’ diabetes selfmanagement,
yet it is known that increasing
self-care by the young adolescent is a strategy
for improving metabolic control. This study
describes a complex interplay between selfmanagement,
regimen adherence and responses
to hypoglycaemia. The results indicate specific
areas of emphasis for diabetes nursing that can
be helpful in supporting self-management of
type 1 diabetes in older children and adolescents,
and ultimately in controlling disease progression.
Education focused on hypoglycaemic episodes
in various situations can help young people
learn how to use their blood glucose levels to
plan ahead for problems, and be equipped with
potential solutions. In addition, the use of selfassessment
tools can stimulate discussion and
predict readiness for self-management, especially
in young people who are less verbal
At present, there are few studies with reliable
and valid reports of adolescents’ diabetes selfmanagement,
yet it is known that increasing
self-care by the young adolescent is a strategy
for improving metabolic control. This study
describes a complex interplay between selfmanagement,
regimen adherence and responses
to hypoglycaemia. The results indicate specific
areas of emphasis for diabetes nursing that can
be helpful in supporting self-management of
type 1 diabetes in older children and adolescents,
and ultimately in controlling disease progression.
Education focused on hypoglycaemic episodes
in various situations can help young people
learn how to use their blood glucose levels to
plan ahead for problems, and be equipped with
potential solutions. In addition, the use of selfassessment
tools can stimulate discussion and
predict readiness for self-management, especially
in young people who are less verbal
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