Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be challenging for patients, especially those from marginalized populations facing structural inequities. Families affected by T1D often grapple with managing a complex condition that requires continuous monitoring, timely insulin administration, and strict adherence to treatment plans. These challenges can be exacerbated for patients in socioeconomically deprived communities, where access to care and diabetes technology is often limited.
Genetics Across the Lifespan: Childhood and Adolescence
Explore genetics of psychiatric disorders, metabolic conditions, and reproductive counselling. Presented by Emily Morris, Genetic Counsellor, BC Children's Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC. | Dayna-Lynn Nevay, Clinical Instructor, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC; Genetic Counsellor, Adult Metabolic Diseases Clinic, Vancouver General Hospital. (2016)
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