Family member involvement when multiple family members have type 1 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
The findings add a rich view of family involvement in families where MFM experience T1D, an important contribution to a literature focused nearly exclusively on families where only one person has T1D. Family members with and without T1D are providing substantial support that is largely quite effective. The findings have clear clinical implications, especially regarding the needed support for mothers, for financial support and for siblings without diabetes.
Study context
- Population
- Families in which at least 2 immediate family members have T1D: parents with and without diabetes, children with T1D, siblings without diabetes5 families
- Participants
- 21 families
- Outcome
- Perceptions and experiences of family involvement when MFM have T1D
Methodological detailssemi-structured interviews
- Semi-structured interviews
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Benefits of having multiple family members (MFM) with T1D for initial diagnosis and enhanced cohesion from mutual support
- Mother described as key source of support for MFM with T1D, even when father had T1D and mother did not; increased mental load and responsibilities risk mothers' physical and emotional well-being
- Added family stressors: enhanced financial burden, glucose levels interfering with family activities, respecting differences in management strategies
- Siblings without T1D noted frustrations and well-being concerns due to children with T1D being prioritized
Original publication
Family member involvement when multiple family members have type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med. Published 6 October 2025. doi:10.
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