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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

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01-09-2013

Psychological Treatment Improves Hemoglobin A1c Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Authors: Matthew J. Bitsko, Melanie K. Bean, Sarah Bart, Rebecca H. Foster, Leroy Thacker, Gary L. Francis

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus often exhibit reduced adherence to their medical regimen and poor glycemic control. A retrospective study examined longitudinal hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) outcomes for adolescent patients referred to the psychology service embedded within an endocrinology clinic. Three patient groups were examined: (1) Treatment: 59 adolescents referred who engaged in psychotherapy; (2) No Treatment: 40 adolescents referred yet failed to initiate psychotherapy; (3) Control: 58 adolescents not referred for treatment and matched on demographics to the two treatment groups. Over 1 year, the Treatment group had a sustained decrease in HgbA1c while the No Treatment and Control groups had an overall increase in HgbA1c. At study end, the Treatment group had HgbA1c values that were not significantly different from patients who were not considered in need of psychological treatment (Control). Adolescents that utilized the pediatric psychology service saw decreased HgbA1c values over time.

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Title: Psychological Treatment Improves Hemoglobin A1c Outcomes in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Matthew J. Bitsko
Melanie K. Bean
Sarah Bart
Rebecca H. Foster
Leroy Thacker
Gary L. Francis
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-012-9350-z

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