Health-related Quality of Life and Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Technology (Insulin Pumps)

Aspects of Diabetes Technology (Insulin Pumps) Children Perspective, a Cross - Sectional Study

This study will be prospective comparative trial comparing between insulin pumps vs Multiple daily injections (MDI) in treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in terms of health- related quality of life (HRQL) and efficacy of glycemic control (HbA1c level )

Hypothesis:

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of insulin-secreting pancreatic b cells leading to disturbed glucose regulation and overt hyperglycemia which leads to variable consequences and complication. Consequently, individuals with type 1 diabetes have a lifelong dependency on insulin replacement therapy.

Aim of the Work:

To compare the psychosocial impact of insulin pumps versus multiple daily injections in treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (Via questionnaire) in terms of health-related quality of life and efficacy of glycemic control (HbA1c level).

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1.Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• 2.Patients who are on insulin pumps must be for at least 3 months on them

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1. Other types of DM e.g., T2DM, MODY.
• 2. Patients with other comorbidities; cardiac, renal, neurological, hepatic ….etc.