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Diabetes in adolescence.

Authors :
Court, John M.
Cameron, Fergus J.
Berg-Kelly, Kristina
Swift, Peter G. F.
Source :
Pediatric Diabetes. Jun2008, Vol. 9 Issue 3pt1, p255-262. 8p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the challenges of managing diabetes in adolescents. In the context of type 1 diabetes, many adolescents experience a deterioration in metabolic control. Recommendations for those providing care for adolescents are provided which includes understanding the psychosocial and physiological development of adolescence and identifying the components of care unique to adolescents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1399543X
Volume :
9
Issue :
3pt1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Diabetes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32209428
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-5448.2008.00409.x