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Eddie Hill; Rowan Williams; Taylor Harvey; Leryn J. Reynolds; Laura Hill – Physical Educator, 2024
Approximately 1.6 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, and 200,000 of them are under the age of 20. Self-management processes for these youth such as peer-based support are essential for quality of life. This pilot study partnered with university students and Lions Club International Foundation to pilot test a new diabetes camp model and…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Self Management, Health Behavior, College Students
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Eddie Hill; Rowan Halle Bernard Williams; Justin A. Haegele; Ron Ramsing; Bethany Arrington; Laura Hill – Journal of Youth Development, 2022
Studies have found that youth are experiencing higher anxiety levels than prior to COVID-19, and youth with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk. Medical specialty camps are a type of camp that provide opportunities for youth with chronic illnesses to share common goals, increase socialization, improve camper well-being, and increase knowledge of…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Diabetes, Communities of Practice