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The article focuses on a study, which explores the self-management experiences of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) while in hospital with a primary admission diagnosis other than diabetes. Topics include credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) could also assist health practitioners (HPs) in hospital by providing them with ongoing education on the use of diabetes technology.

Grounded theory method has been described extensively in the literature. Yet, the varying processes portrayed can be confusing for novice grounded theorists. This article provides a worked example of the data analysis phase of a constructivist grounded theory study that examined family presence during resuscitation in acute health care settings. Core grounded theory methods are exemplified, including initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation. The article traces the construction of the core category "Conditional Permission" from initial and focused codes, subcategories, and properties, through to its position in the final substantive grounded theory.