Supporting Diabetes Management for People Living with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Alycia Bristol, Synneva Hagen-Lillevik, Shinduk Lee, Nancy Allen
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Hypothesis
How can we adapt diabetes management education for care partners of individuals with dementia?
Conclusion
Care partners face significant challenges in managing diabetes for individuals with dementia, highlighting the need for tailored support strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- Care partners expressed frustration with diabetes management for individuals living with dementia.
- 44.4% of care partners reported no frustration, while 11.1% reported a lot of frustration.
- Care partners reported varying levels of burden when supporting diabetes management.
Takeaway
People who help take care of those with dementia find it hard to manage their diabetes, so we need to help them with better strategies.
Methodology
Two focus groups were conducted with care partners, and surveys were completed to assess their experiences and burdens.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and focused only on care partners' perspectives.
Participant Demographics
Care partners of individuals living with dementia and type 2 diabetes.
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