Background: Around 42 million people globally live with Diabetes Mellitus type 1. Most of these people are diagnosed as children, thus they will have to transfer from a pediatric to an adult diabetic center. A process that can be traumatic if the child is unprepared.

Aim: The aim of this study is to describe young adults experience with the transfer from pediatric diabetes care to adult diabetes care. 

Method: The method used was a literature study on qualitative research. The articles were analyzed and it generated two main themes and four subthemes. 

Results: The result showed that the feelings about the transfer outcome directly correlates with the level of preparation the young adults received from the pediatric clinic. The theme the journey from child to adult care, explores the challenges and opportunities of the transfer, as well as the young adults own take on what could be better in the future. The second theme, experiencing a new environment, explores the feelings that arise when the young adults step into the adult clinic and the progression into being an independent adult.

Conclusion: Two key components of a successful transition is early preparation and person-centered care practiced by health-care professionals.