Gloria Tshabalala
Broschiertes Buch

Experiences of Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus whilst Negotiating with the Society

Submitted as part of the MSc degree in diabetes University of Surrey, Roehampton, 2003

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This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of adolescents living with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and how society perceives them. T1DM is a chronic condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose due to lack of insulin production by the cells in the pancreas. The treatment is insulin i¿ections or infusions, as there is no medical cure at the moment. More specifically, the study examined how the adolescents manage the illness and cope with the perception and stigmatization related to this condition. Despite the existence of research into living and coping with some ch...