Holistic Care and Policy Support

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• The study supports holistic care that addresses medical, emotional, financial, and social needs. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India
• Families need education, coping strategies, emotional support, and stronger social support systems. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India
• Schools need inclusive spaces for insulin use, glucose management, and psychosocial support during the school day. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India
• Policy support is needed for subsidised insulin, monitoring supplies, CGMs, flash monitoring, and hybrid closed-loop systems. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India
• Reducing stigma and improving adherence support are identified as central to better quality of life. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India
• Future research should examine subsidy awareness, diabetes technology trust, and differences by caregiver education, child gender, and family structure. — Lived experiences of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: a qualitative descriptive study from eastern India