Intensive Care Program for Youth With Diabetes

Intensive Care Program for Youth With Diabetes

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of a family-focused, office-based intervention to improve medical and behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 8-16 years
• Type 1 diabetes diagnosed by standard American Diabetes Association criteria
• Type 1 diabetes duration of at least 6 months
• Residence in northeastern U.S.
• Established clinic patient
• Fluency in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depression, severe eating disorder, mental retardation)
• Unstable living environment (e.g., Department of Social Services or Department of Youth Services involvement)