Supporting the ‘lived expertise’ of older adults with type 1 diabetes: An applied focus group analysis to characterize barriers, facilitators, and strategies for self‐management in a growing and understudied population
Authors' conclusion
Our study of what influences self-management decisions and technology adoption among older adults with type 1 diabetes underscores the importance of ongoing assessments to address dynamic age-specific needs, as well as individualized multi-faceted support that integrates peers and caregivers.
Study context
- Population
- Clinic-based sample of older adults ≥65 years with T1D; 58% female, 82% non-Hispanic Whitefocus groups
- Participants
- 29 vs 4
- Comparison
- Older adults vs Caregivers
- Older adultsn = 29
- Caregiversn = 4
- Outcome
- Themes shaping self-management and outcomes
Methodological detailsclinic-based sample, literature and expert informed focus groups, inductive coding, Medical records and surveys added clinical information
- Clinic-based sample
- Literature and expert informed focus groups
- Inductive coding
- Medical records and surveys added clinical information
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
| Group | Value | Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) users |
|---|---|---|
| Older adults | 73.4 ± 4.5 years | 86% |
| Caregivers | 73.3 ± 2.9 years |
Value
Older adults73.4 ± 4.5 years
Caregivers73.3 ± 2.9 years
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) users
Older adults86%
Caregivers— not stated in the abstract
Original publication
Supporting the ‘lived expertise’ of older adults with type 1 diabetes: An applied focus group analysis to characterize barriers, facilitators, and strategies for self‐management in a growing and understudied population. Diabet Med. Published 22 June 2023. doi:10.
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