Pet Ownership and Glucose Control in Early Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

"Participants will be provided a fish tank with supplies to care for the fish and access to a fish (Betta splendens) from a local pet store. All participants will receive specific instructions for coupling the fish care and diabetes care:~1. feed fish one pellet in the morning after waking; check and record BG reading at that time~2. feed fish one pellet in the evening before dinner; check and record BG reading at that time~3. feed fish one pellet at night before bedtime; check and record BG reading at that time~4. every week clean the tank alternating with test the water quality in partnership with caregiver; review blood glucose readings with caregiver with each weekly fish care activity and problem solve any issues related to the blood glucose pattern.~Each child will also receive two books intended to supplement and enrich their pet fish experience."