Recommendations from the United Kingdom UNBIASED Study to Address Diabetes Technology Access Disparities for Children and Young People
Authors' conclusion
This UK UNBIASED study highlights the urgent need for standardized policies, increased awareness campaigns, culturally tailored education, peer support initiatives, and improved health care provider training to ensure equitable access to diabetes technology for all CYP with T1D in the United Kingdom.
Study context
- Population
- Children and young people (CYP) with T1D from ethnic minority and low socioeconomic backgrounds in the UK, their parents, and NHS health care professionals
- Outcome
- Barriers to diabetes technology access
Methodological detailsmultimethod participatory approach, semi-structured triad interviews, thematic analysis, codesigned workshops, public consultations, national
- Multimethod participatory approach
- Semi-structured triad interviews
- Thematic analysis
- Codesigned workshops
- Public consultations
- National
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Themes from parents and CYP: barriers to access, experiences with diabetes technology, inconsistent services and education, intersectional challenges, communication issues, emotional support needs
- Health care professionals: financial limits, language barriers, regional service differences, unconscious bias and low awareness as major factors contributing to disparities
- Recommendations: systemic reforms, better communication and support, stronger community engagement
Original publication
Recommendations from the United Kingdom UNBIASED Study to Address Diabetes Technology Access Disparities for Children and Young People. Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 5 February 2026. doi:10.
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