Development and implementation of a workshop for young adults with diabetes entering college and the workforce

Margaret West; Aniket Sidhaye; Meredith Thivierge; Risa M Wolf

doi:10.3389/fendo.2023.1288215

Development and implementation of a workshop for young adults with diabetes entering college and the workforce

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Oct 10:14:1288215. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1288215. eCollection 2023.

Authors

Margaret West¹, Aniket Sidhaye², Meredith Thivierge³, Risa M Wolf¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
² Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
³ Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.

Abstract

The process of transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care for adolescents and young adults is challenging. This transition period may include many life changes, and can be fraught with worsening glycemic control leading to increased risk for diabetes-related hospitalizations and complications. Research has demonstrated that increased support during this period can help maintain engagement in diabetes care. Transition guidelines highlight the importance of preparation and readiness for transition. In this article, we discuss the development, implementation and content of a workshop for patients and parents/caregivers preparing for the transition to college, the workforce and adult diabetes care.

Keywords: continuous glucose monitors; prescriptions; transition; type 1 diabetes; young adult.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1*
Humans
Parents
Transition to Adult Care*
Workforce
Young Adult