The Influence of Technology, Education and Psychological Support on Metabolic Control in Children With T1D

The Influence of Diabetes Related Technology, Education and Psychological Support on Metabolic Control in Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes

The first purpose of this study is to is to compare metabolic control of type 1 diabetes among children under the age of 7 years who use an insulin pump and a real-time (RT) glucose sensor, and children who use only insulin pump; the investigators will also determine dietary habits, their knowledge of type 1 diabetes management and emotional aspects of experiencing illness in the family, in both groups of children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age up to 7 years
• insulin pump for at least 6 months
• more than 6 months of duration of type 1 diabetes
• complete remission
• normal blood pressure for age, only therapy insulin.

Exclusion Criteria:

• age over 8 years
• type 1 diabetes less than 6 months
• insulin pump less than 6 months
• still in remission
• associated diseases on drug therapy, high blood pressure