Psychosocial Interventions in the Treatment of Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Intensive Individual and Familial Psychosocial Interventions in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Primary Objective is to evaluate the influence of psychosocial interventions in the treatment of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus by measuring the connection between these interventions to quality of life and to metabolic control. Secondary Objective is to provide an opportunity, through quality of life (QOL) questionnaires, for enhanced communication between the patient, family and diabetes care team and also an opportunity to resolve negative issues.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Assaf Harofeh Pediatric Diabetes Clinic will be eligible for inclusion in the study.