Both a person with type 1 diabetes and a doctor: what I have learnt

Authors

  • Graydon Thorpe Doctor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15277/bjd.2026.504

Keywords:

DKA, diagnosis, psychological support

Abstract

A reflective piece highlighting the most important learning points following diagnosis with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). You do not need to be severely unwell to have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); a T1DM diagnosis should be treated as breaking bad news; and the psychological aspects of T1DM should not be overlooked.

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Published

2026-06-01

Issue

Ahead of Print Articles

Section

Personal Reflection

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Copyright (c) 2026 British Journal of Diabetes

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