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[Insulin self administration in children with diabetes mellitus, type 1]
1Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.
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This study characterizes children with type 1 diabetes, highlighting challenges in insulin self-management and home control. Findings underscore the need for tailored, multiprofessional support for these pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Diabetes Management
- Public Health
Context:
- Type 1 diabetes affects a significant pediatric population.
- Effective self-management and home control are crucial for long-term health outcomes.
- Socio-demographic factors can influence diabetes care adherence.
Purpose:
- To characterize children with type 1 diabetes based on socio-demographic variables.
- To identify challenges in insulin self-management and home blood glucose monitoring.
- To inform the development of targeted interventions for pediatric diabetes care.
Summary:
- A descriptive study interviewed 34 children with type 1 diabetes.
- Key demographics included: 82.4% Caucasian, 61.8% female, 54.1% aged 9-11 years, 67.7% Catholic, and 64% diagnosed for 3 years.
- Insulin management was learned from mothers (35.3%), with 32.3% adhering to a schedule. Difficulties in home control stemmed from resource limitations and insufficient information.
Impact:
- Identifies specific socio-demographic profiles of children with type 1 diabetes.
- Reveals critical barriers to effective insulin self-administration and home monitoring.
- Emphasizes the necessity for integrated, multiprofessional healthcare strategies for pediatric diabetes management.
Abstract:
The present descriptive study had the goals of characterizing type 1 diabetic children, according to socio-demographic variables and identifying the difficulties related to insulin self-management and home control. 34 type 1 diabetic children were interviewed at a big hospital. Results showed that 82.4% of children were white, 61.8% were female and 54.1% were from nine to eleven years of age, 67.7% were catholic, and 64% had the illness for 3 years. 35.3% of them learned insulin management with their mothers and 32.3% follow a schedule regarding insulin self-administration. Difficulties to perform home control are related to the available resources and lack of information. Results show the need for a planned work integrated by a multiprofessional team and directed to the children whose characteristics meet the mentioned aspects, considering their interdependence and aiming at achieving a successful career.