Young people with Diabetes Mellitus type 1 and self care

Abstract

The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. Diabetes Mellitus is still a challenging issue worldwide. There is still need of proper management and coping strategies for young adults (WHO, 2011). In Finland the incidence and prevalence of T1DM in children and adolescents rates among the highest in the world (Tuomilehto et al. 1992). This project is under eMedic, which belongs to Central Baltic INTERREG IV A programme. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of life of adults by providing useful information about young people with Type 1 DM, monitoring, and coping with type 1 DM. The task of the project is to establish a webpage which will be available on Terveysnetti, where the public can get useful information about how to monitor, and cope with type 1 DM. Diabetes Mellitus is a life-long disease; it needs continued information for managing the disease process. This study should be considered as a step or contribution to ways of managing diabetes mellitus. Tele-medication is not spread worldwide, young people who are especially in the developing countries might not fully benefit from it. So more efforts are needed in technological domain.