Background: Type 1-diabetes in children is a chronic illness requiring continuous care through insulin, diet and physical activity. Parental involvement is crucial to the child´s health, as inadequate treatment can lead to serious complications. This study examines parents` experiences to provide a deeper understanding of their challenges.

Aim: To describe the experiences of parents of children with type 1-diabetes mellitus.

Method: A general literature review with a qualitative design was conducted based on 10 interviewstudies and Polit and Beck`s (2021) nine-step model. Data was systematically retrieved from the CINAHL and PubMed databases and analysed thematically according to Braun and Clarke (2006).

Results: A Thema and four subthemes were identified. The theme is Invisible Wounds: Parents`Challenges in the shadow of type 1 diabetes. The subthemes include Parents struggle after their child`s diabetes diagnosis, Anxiety and fear, Loss of normality and Adjustment to a new everyday life.

Conclusions: Parents of children with type 1 diabetes experience significant emotional and practical challenges. Feelings of isolation and invisible wounds exacerbate the situation. To alleviate these, healthcare personnel should provide continuous support and education to families. This can foster a safer healthcare environment and reduce the long-term complications of the disease.