Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
siblings living, children, type 1 diabetes, chronic
College
Nursing
Abstract
Up to 40% of children in the United States require health related services above those needed by other children due to a chronic condition or illness, and as the majority of these children live at home, their presence greatly affects family members living with them (Mandleco, 2009). Although several chronic illnesses are seen in children, type 1 diabetes is one of the most common and the number of new cases is increasing each year (Lowes, Gregory, & Lyne, 2005). With the increasing frequency of this disease, it is critical that health-care providers know the effects it has on the diagnosed child and family members, including the siblings, since the condition affects the entire family.
Recommended Citation
Miller, McKenzie and Mandleco, Dr. Barbara
(2013)
"The Experiences of Siblings Living with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1687.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1687