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Raheleh Sabetsarvestani1, Emine Geçkil1, Semra Köse1
1Faculty of Nursing, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye.
Aim:
This study aims to explore how adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes experience hypoglycemic episodes in Türkiye.
Method:
A descriptive exploratory qualitative design with a content analysis approach was employed. This study was conducted in the pediatric endocrinology clinic of a university hospital in Konya, Türkiye, between August 2024 and January 2025. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. A total of 20 adolescents participated. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:
The mean age of participants was 15 years. One main theme and five subthemes emerged from data analysis. The main theme was "Navigating the Hypoglycemia Journey," and the subthemes were: Triggers and Risks, Recognizing and Responding to Symptoms, Emotional Reactions and Coping Strategies, Recovery and Support, and Managing and Sharing Wisdom.
Conclusion:
This study provides a nuanced understanding of adolescents' lived experiences with hypoglycemia, highlighting how they navigate triggers, recognize symptoms, cope emotionally, and gradually develop resilience and self-management skills. By centering adolescents' voices, the findings emphasize the critical role of families, schools, and healthcare providers in promoting safety, confidence, and autonomy.
Implication For Practice:
These insights can help healthcare providers promote early symptom recognition, timely responses, and effective self-management, while highlighting the supportive roles of families and schools in reducing distress and strengthening adolescents' confidence in managing hypoglycemia.
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