hrp0082p2-d3-350 | Diabetes (2) | ESPE2014

Wellbeing of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Influence of Metabolic Control and Family Factors

Vanbesien Jesse , Berlanger Laurence , Bohler Susanne , Laridaen Jolien , Gies Inge , Van Aken Sara , De Waele Kathleen , Cools Martine , Maris Ellen , Vanderfaeillie Johan , De Schepper Jean

Background: Adolescence is often a period of worse metabolic control and less wellbeing in diabetic children. We studied global (GW) and diabetic-related (DRW) wellbeing in diabetic adolescents and the influence of sex, age, ethnic origin, family composition (single- or two-parent family), family income and metabolic control.Method: 133 (71 girls, 120 autochthonous, 20 treated with CSII, 107 from a two-parent family, 68 from families with a monthly incom...