Frontiers in Endocrinology · 4 authors, 3 centres
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The authors describe the development and implementation of a collaborative workshop preparing young adults with diabetes and their caregivers for transitioning from pediatric to adult care, college, or the workforce. Feedback from participants reflected important knowledge acquisition and insight on diabetes management during life transitions.
This paper describes the development and implementation of a workshop for young adults with diabetes and their parents/caregivers, designed to prepare them for transitioning into the workforce, moving out of their parents' homes, or going to college. The paper notes that almost 50% of young adults report difficulties transitioning to adult diabetes care and almost 30% disengage from medical care during this period. Feedback from patients and caregivers reflected important knowledge acquisition regarding accommodations, eating on variable schedules, and communication patterns among stakeholders. The authors present this as a framework other programs may adapt.
