Living with Type 1 Diabetes as Experienced by Adults with Prolonged Elevated HbA1c: A Qualitative Study.
Ingrid WijkSusanne AmsbergSissel Andreassen GleissmanEva Hagström ToftTherese Carin AnderbroUnn-Britt JohanssonPublished in: Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders (2023)
The findings revealed the diverse experiences of adults with prolonged elevated HbA1c. Living with T1D, a lifelong non-chosen follower, could be perceived as constraining but manageable in different degrees. A person-centered care approach addressing both dimensions may be beneficial. Experiences of living with and managing diabetes are multifaceted and intertwined with life context and medical prerequisites.