Defining features of diabetes resilience in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes.
Kyleigh K SkedgellViena T CaoKatherine A GallagherBarbara J AndersonSamantha A CarreonPublished in: Pediatric diabetes (2020)
The adaptive approaches emerging adults with T1D use to handle the challenges of diabetes include seeking interpersonal support, managing their thoughts about T1D, and taking specific actions to prevent or resolve challenges. Helping emerging adults identify and strengthen their protective factors has potential to affect clinical outcomes. Strengths-based assessment and clinical attention to protective factors may prepare adolescents to successfully manage the challenges of transition to adult care.