Couples Managing Type 1 Diabetes Using Diabetes Technology.
Nancy A AllenMichelle L LitchmanSarah NellerEunjin L TracyRobert G Kent de GreyErnest GrigorianVicki S HelgesonCynthia A BergPublished in: Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association (2021)
Overall, couples perceived diabetes technology as having a positive effect on their relationship by increasing collaboration, promoting communication, and reducing diabetes burden and vigilance. Technology also was perceived to increase relationship tension, lifestyle inconveniences, and positive/negative responses regarding sleep and alarms. Involvement of spouses in diabetes technology education should be considered.