Thoughts and attitudes toward disasters among Japanese patients with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative descriptive study.

This study identified three important characteristics of the thoughts and attitudes of patients with type 1 diabetes toward disasters. These provide perspectives for education in pre-disaster preparation and support when disasters occur. Patients with type 1 diabetes are aware of the importance of insulin, food adjustment, and self-management on a daily basis. Therefore, it is necessary to educate them so that they can apply their knowledge in times of disaster. In addition, healthcare providers who provide support in times of disaster need to be aware that there are victims who cannot talk readily about their illness.