Assessment of Sleep and Sleep Disruptors in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Assessment of Sleep and Sleep Disruptors in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

The goal of this study is to identify causes of insufficient sleep and sleep disruptors in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. For this study, adolescents will wear an actigraphy watch and complete sleep diaries for seven days. On completion of the seven days, they will complete several questionnaires regarding sleep, fear of hypoglycemia, and anxiety and depression. A subset of participants will additionally complete a qualitative interview session to obtain a deeper understanding of sleep disruptors and barriers and facilitators to improving sleep health.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with T1D at least 3 months
• Receive clinical care at the Barbara Davis Center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have an active underlying sleep disorder, such as narcolepsy, insomnia, or untreated sleep apnea
• Participation in an interventional research protocol
• Unable to complete study procedures