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Psychological Therapy to Improve Control of Type 1 Diabetes
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (also called childhood diabetes) occurs when the pancreas stops making insulin. Insulin helps the body use the energy that foods provide. Without insulin, blood sugar levels become high. Over time, high blood sugar levels can lead to blindness, kidney failure, damage to nerves, …
