Emotional difficulties in diabetes mellitus. Issue 4 (April 1986)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Close, H; Davies, A G; Price, D A; Goodyer, I M
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 61:Issue 4(1986)
• Page Start: 337
• Page End: 340
• Publication Date: 1986-04
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.61.4.337
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Sixty children and adolescents with diabetes aged between 9 and 18 years were investigated for emotional difficulties in association with their diabetic control. Seventeen (28%) had appreciable emotional or behavioural difficulties according to parental report, and seven (12%) considered themselves 'possibly depressed'. These latter patients had a mean glycosylated haemoglobin concentration below 10%, poorer self esteem, and a greater external locus of control. Three were considered not to have pronounced emotional difficulties according to parental report.