2025 Volume 45 Pages 142-151
Objectives: This study aimed to clarify parental involvement in the transition to self-care for school-aged children with type 1 diabetes.
Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 10 parents of children of school age or older, who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before the age of 9 years. The interview data were analyzed using qualitative inductive methods.
Results: All study participants were mothers, and all children were using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. Based on the analysis, six categories were extracted: “Complementing diabetes management that is difficult for the child to manage by themself,” “Managing diabetes with the child,” “Gradually promoting the child’s self-management of diabetes under parental supervision,” “Collaborating with school staff to manage diabetes in school,” “Establishing a safe and secure environment for children,” and “Devising ways to encourage the child’s independence”.
Conclusion: Parental involvement in the transition to self-care helps children will take the intiative in managing diabetes and live with type 1 diabetes.
