DAWN Youth: a direct response to young people's attitudes, wishes, and needs.

The article reports on the DAWN Youth program, which focuses on improving the level of psychosocial support for children, adolescents, and young adults with diabetes, and their families. The objective of the program is to improve the health and the quality of the life of young people who are suffering from diabetes throughout the world. DAWN Youth has an International Advisory Board along with national DAWN Youth Boards present in various countries.