Navigating the dual burden of type 1 diabetes and mental illness: A phenomenological study
Authors' conclusion
Adults with T1D endure a complex interplay of psychological, interpersonal and environmental stressors that exacerbate mental health symptoms and hinder treatment-seeking. Integrating tailored clinical psychological support within diabetes care settings and developing mental health intake policies for people with T1D may enhance access to mental health treatment and improve health outcomes.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D and a history of mental illness5 online focus groups
- Participants
- 21 adults
- Outcome
- Lived experience of T1D and mental illness
Methodological detailsdescriptive phenomenological, online focus groups, six-step descriptive phenomenological analysis
- Descriptive phenomenological
- Online focus groups
- Six-step descriptive phenomenological analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Two overarching themes identified
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Original publication
Navigating the dual burden of type 1 diabetes and mental illness: A phenomenological study. Diabet Med. Published 5 February 2026. doi:10.
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