Perceived readiness of young adults with type 1 diabetes and their parents/guardians to transition from pediatric care to adult care

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2011-08Author
Yaeger, Kara M.
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Public Health in Community Health Education
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Duquette, Daniel
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The purpose of the study is to assess perceived readiness of young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus who will transition from pediatric diabetes care to adult diabetes care. An additional objective is to gather information to plan for a transition program.
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Medical care -- United States -- Wisconsin
Health promotion -- United States -- Wisconsin
Diabetes Mellitus -- therapy -- United States -- Wisconsin
Diabetes -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Wisconsin
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 -- epidemiology -- United States -- Wisconsin
Diabetes.
Diabetics.
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