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World J Diabetes. May 15, 2015; 6(4): 621-625
Published online May 15, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i4.621
Published online May 15, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i4.621
Psychological themes that influence self-management of type 1 diabetes
Clare Shaban, Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, BH7 7DW Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Shaban C solely contributed to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest: None declared.
Correspondence to: Clare Shaban, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, BH7 7DW Bournemouth, United Kingdom. clare.shaban@rbch.nhs.uk
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Received: December 1, 2014
Peer-review started: December 2, 2014
First decision: January 20, 2015
Revised: January 28, 2015
Accepted: February 10, 2015
Article in press: February 12, 2015
Published online: May 15, 2015
Processing time: 165 Days and 15.7 Hours
Peer-review started: December 2, 2014
First decision: January 20, 2015
Revised: January 28, 2015
Accepted: February 10, 2015
Article in press: February 12, 2015
Published online: May 15, 2015
Processing time: 165 Days and 15.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Psychological factors adversely influence efforts to optimise glycemic control. The focus on psychiatric diagnosis has done a disservice to people with diabetes who experience significant levels of sub-clinical distress and it is essential to develop an understanding of the psychological issues that underpin poor self-management of type 1 diabetes. The diabetes healthcare team needs to be sensitive to the underlying issues and to be confident in the use of consultation styles that facilitate recognition and appropriate signposting for specialised support and treatment.