Glycemic control, quality of life and self-care behavior among adolescents with type 1 diabetes who attended a diabetes camp.

摘要: A prospective study was conducted at the tenth Siriraj diabetes camp with objectives of evaluating effectiveness on 1) glycemic control, 2) knowledge, 3) quality life, and 4) self-care behavior adolescents type 1 (T1D) who participated in camp. During 5-day camp, twenty-seven participants (mean age 15.6 +/- 2.1 years, mean duration 6.3 3.0 years) were taught self-management education (DSME) engaged psychosocial support sessions. Post-camp activities held every 3 months followed for 12 post-camp. Glycemic control assessed prior to then months. Knowledge level end Diabetes life evaluated after After attending had improvement knowledge but there no changes HbA1c levels or scores. Quality not consistently associated HbA1c. In general, did perceive their poor feel having affected social life. The issue worried about most whether they would develop complications from diabetes. There several weak points found among participant behavior, particularly diet-related matters. Despite gained Diet related is difficult teenagers T1D be compliant.