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Type 1 Diabetes Is a Barrier to Obesity Treatment: Patient Insights From a Mixed-Methods Study
Ebaa Al Ozairi1, Dalal Alsaeed1, Alvin Mondoh2
1DAFNE Unit, Clinical Care Research and Clinical Trials Unit, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait, dasmaninstitute.org.
Patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) often face obesity due to lifestyle factors. They perceive T1D as a barrier to weight management, highlighting the need for integrated care addressing psychological and medical needs.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Psychology
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasingly associated with excess adipose tissue and insulin resistance globally.
- Kuwait experiences rising obesity rates due to urbanization, dietary shifts, and reduced physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the complex relationship between obesity and T1D in patients.
- To understand patient perspectives on weight gain, psychological factors, and management challenges in T1D.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative (BMI, lifestyle) and qualitative (online survey) data.
- Involved 51 participants with T1D and obesity or related complications.
Main Results:
- Lifestyle factors were identified as primary contributors to obesity.
- 56.8% of participants viewed T1D as an obstacle to obesity treatment.
- Qualitative themes included negative obesity perceptions, poor healthcare professional interaction, lack of management strategies, and poor self-image.
Conclusions:
- Obesity management in T1D requires a deeper understanding beyond glycemic control.
- Patient-centered, multidisciplinary approaches are crucial, integrating medical and psychological support.
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