Impact
“I can get an appointment when I need one”: Needs-based appointment system shows signs of success
“It’s fantastic that I can call up and get an appointment when I need one,” says Tina Sølvstrøm Jeppesen. “I have leukaemia, which means I’m at the hospital a lot. And when I’m here anyway,…
‘It’s really nice being heard’: A patient on her experience at a Steno Center
Mette Tibergaard was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 13. After some years struggling with her diagnosis and trying to hide it from others, she is now a proud member of the patient panel…
‘Giant leap’ towards better treatment of diabetes distress
Diabetes distress is a common psychological and emotional reaction to life with diabetes and the burden of daily self-management. As well as impaired well-being, it can lead to long-term elevated blood sugar and a lower…
Better support at school for children with type 1 diabetes
The researchers involved have compiled a series of recommendations to help expand and standardize the support provided, enabling children to focus on being children and providing parents with much-needed peace of mind. The project, called…