13 Diabetes distress and quality of life

T1DM is a chronic disease that requires intensive day to day management from the first day of diagnosis. These daily tasks along with the stress associated with hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and long term-complications with diabetes often leads to lower perceived health-related quality of life in chil...

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Published in:BMJ paediatrics open 2024-05, Vol.8 (Suppl 4), p.A5-A5
Main Author: Khalifah, Reem Abdullah Al
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child & adolescent mental health
Diabetes
Health psychology
Pediatrics
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Summary:T1DM is a chronic disease that requires intensive day to day management from the first day of diagnosis. These daily tasks along with the stress associated with hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and long term-complications with diabetes often leads to lower perceived health-related quality of life in children and their parents. In this presentation we will discuss common diabetes related menta-health issues along with interventions to improve the perceived health-related quality.
ISSN:2399-9772
DOI:10.1136/bmjpo-2024-ASPED.13