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September 10, 2025Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental CollegeOpen Access

Affective Response of Parents of Newly Diagnosed Type-1 Diabetes Patients: An Experience from a Developing Country

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AAAqeela AyubGSGulbin ShahidRWRehmana Waris

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Overview

Cross-sectional study analyzes affective responses and financial strain in parents of T1D patients, suggesting psychosocial implications.

Key Points

  • Depression was the most prevalent affective response among parents of newly diagnosed T1D children, with many expressing guilt and denial.
  • 78% of parents reported feelings of shock and depression after their child's diagnosis, highlighting the need for psychosocial support.
  • Financial strains, including affordability of insulin pens and monitoring supplies, emerged as significant stressors for these families.
  • Concerns about long-term implications, schooling, and inheritance of type 1 diabetes were prevalent, indicating a need for educational resources.

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Ayub et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a26154b1d3bfb60dd624https://doi.org/10.35787/jimdc.v14i2.1323
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