Structured Education Program and Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

"A structured group educational program culturally adapted from a UK model for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The program aims to empower adolescents by providing knowledge and tools needed for effective diabetes management.~It is delivered by dietitians, diabetes educators, and a pediatric endocrinologist in small groups. The curriculum targets both caregivers and adolescents: the first day is for parents and covers diabetes basics, management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, insulin dosing, sick day management, and exercise considerations. The following three days focus on adolescents and include interactive sessions on the role of food in diabetes management, the effect of different nutrients on blood glucose levels, carbohydrate sources, reading food labels, advanced carbohydrate counting, and insulin dose adjustment."