Biopsychosocial Factors Affecting Metabolic Control Among Female Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
Author(s) -
Leonard Jack
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
diabetes spectrum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.716
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1944-7353
pISSN - 1040-9165
DOI - 10.2337/diaspect.16.3.154
Subject(s) - biopsychosocial model , medicine , metabolic control analysis , type 2 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , sociocultural evolution , gerontology , health professionals , health care , psychiatry , endocrinology , sociology , economic growth , anthropology , economics
In Brief Emerging research emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to treating type 1 diabetes among adolescent females. This review discusses important biological, psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors that must be considered when providing diabetes care. A summary of recommendations to assist health care professionals in delivering care to their patients is provided.
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