Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care for Youth Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescence

Debra Lotstein, Michael Seid, Georgeanna J. Klingensmith, Doug Case, Jean M. Lawrence, Catherine Pihoker, Dana Dabelea, Elizabeth J. Mayer‐Davis, Lisa K. Gilliam, Sarah Corathers,

PEDIATRICS · 2013 · 307 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

Transferring from pediatric to adult care, experienced by more than half the sample, was associated with an increased risk of poor glycemic control at follow-up. These findings suggest that young adults need additional support when moving to adult care.

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