Going to university: considerations for students with diabetes. (30th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dalton, Jo; Poole, Ruth
• Is Part Of: Practical diabetes. Volume 37:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 219
• Page End: 222a
• Publication Date: 2020-11-30
• Subjects: Diabetes -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Medical protocols -- Periodicals; 616.46206
• DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2309
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-2897

Abstract

Abstract : The majority of students attending UK university for the first time are in their late teens or early 20s. 1 This age has been described as emerging adulthood and characterised by the ability to accept responsibility for oneself, make independent decisions and become financially independent. 2 This is considered a vulnerable time for people with diabetes and the need for uninterrupted, coordinated, flexible, comprehensive and accessible care is recognised. 3, 4 Many groups have looked at the challenges of transition from paediatric to adult care 4, 5 but there exists very little data on the specific challenges of university for students with diabetes. 6