The Lived Experiences of Parents of Children Managing Type 1 Diabetes in South Carolina
Carter E. Jane
Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic, autoimmune disease, challenges individuals and families to maintain constant blood glucose regulation. South Carolina, primarily a rural state, faces disproportionate challenges in managing T1D. Despite extensive research on T1D and rural healthcare challenges, a knowledge gap remains regarding how these challenges affect South Carolina families and the resources needed to manage their child’s T1D, limiting the development of targeted, effective health education