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Developing type 1 diabetes resources: a qualitative study to identify resources needed to upskill and support community sport coaches

Community sport coaches in Western Australia lack an understanding, the confidence, and knowledge in supporting young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aims to identify what T1D educational resources are required to upskill coaches in Western Australia. 

Citation:
Lim RJ, Roberts AG, O’Dea JM, Shetty V, Roby HC, Davis EA, Teo SYM. Developing type 1 diabetes resources: a qualitative study to identify resources needed to upskill and support community sport coaches. Front Clin Diabetes Healthc. 2023;4 

Keywords:
Community sport; confidence; education; knowledge; resources; type 1 diabetes

Abstract:
Community sport coaches in Western Australia lack an understanding, the confidence, and knowledge in supporting young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aims to identify what T1D educational resources are required to upskill coaches in Western Australia.