Abstract
T1DM is one of the most common chronic childhood illnesses. It is characterised by insulin deficiency resulting from the destruction of pancreatic beta cells. As of 2014, there are approximately 15,000– 20,000 New Zealanders with T1DM, which is approximately 5–8% of all New Zealanders with diabetes. Individuals with T1DM are often diagnosed in childhood/adolescence. Subsequently, their need to depend on insulin for survival for the rest of their lives presents unique challenges to the individual, their family, and the healthcare providers involved in the management and monitoring. The following discussion aims to review some of the existing diabetes technologies and address the understudied psychological aspects of diabetes management in adolescents, with a special focus on our case patient.
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