The Ongoing Transmutation of Type 1 Diabetes: Disparities in Care and Outcomes

Abstract

to benefit and live well. Feudtner's argument still rings true that, "while current practice tends to stress the noble yet too often obsessive pursuit of cure, patients living with transmuted disease would be well served by greater emphasis on the less heroic but elemental ethic of caring. We must learn to live-and to live better-with illness." (1, p167).

Mental Health Matters: Limited Support Remains a Barrier to Optimal Care for Youth With Diabetes

“…Across all age groups, including adolescents and youth, pump use was reported to help them feel more “normal” and reduce diabetes-associated feelings of shame or stigma. However, not everyone has access to these technologies or can optimally use them; as highlighted by Shulman et al, the social determinants of health are major barriers to technology access and uptake ( 10 ).…”