Treatment burden and health‐related quality of life in young adults with type 1 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
Young adults with T1D report considerable treatment burden and moderate HRQoL, suggesting a high impact of diabetes care on their lives. Treatment burden is particularly affected by regular medical care activities, whereas diabetes affects the daily functioning and emotional experiences domains of HRQoL.
Study context
- Population
- Dutch young adults with T1D aged 18–30completed survey
- Participants
- 294 adults
- Exposure
- 18-25 vs 26-30
- Outcome
- Treatment burden (TBQ, 0-150, higher = higher burden) and HRQoL (T1DAL, 0-100, higher = better HRQoL)
Methodological detailsonline survey
- Online survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
18-25
55.9
mean · SD 12.9
26-30
62.1
mean · SD 13.2
- Mean TBQ score (SD 24.9), all participants
- 59.5
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Median
| Outcome | 18-25 | 26-30 | R (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1DAL subcategory 'Emotional experiences and daily activities' (lowest scores) | 41.7 (IQR 24.9) | 47.8 (IQR 22.5) | ||
| Correlation of TBQ with T1DALTBQ vs T1DAL · strongly negatively correlated | −0.69 (−0.74 to −0.62) | P < 0.001 |
Characteristics associated with higher treatment burden and lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
- Female gender, lower time in range and dissatisfaction with diabetes management approach
Original publication
Treatment burden and health‐related quality of life in young adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med. Published 3 June 2026. doi:10.
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