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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access first published online on July 13, 2005
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsj047
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oupjournals.org
Received October 11, 2004
Revised April 30, 2005
Accepted June 14, 2005

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Brief Report: Disordered Eating and Psychosocial Factors in Adolescent Females with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Marissa R. Battaglia MS1*, Ramin Alemzadeh MD2, Heidi Katte MS, RD, CD2, Pamela L. Hall DTR2, and Lawrence C. Perlmuter PhD1

1 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
2 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Marissa R. Battaglia, E-mail: marissa.battaglia{at}students.rosalindfranklin.edu


  Abstract

Objective To evaluate whether insulin pump therapy [continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)] is associated with a lower frequency of disordered eating, better glycemic control, and improved quality of life and self-efficacy compared to multiple daily injections (MDI) in adolescent females with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods This cross-sectional study included 22 adolescent females using CSII and 47 adolescent females using MDI who completed standardized questionnaires measuring disordered eating, quality of life, and self-efficacy. Most recent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and measures of personal characteristics were drawn from medical records. Results The CSII group exhibited better glycemic control and reported higher quality of life and more self-efficacy. However, the groups did not differ significantly on disordered eating behaviors and attitudes. Conclusion Insulin pump therapy may provide a means for improving glycemic control, quality of life, and self-efficacy in adolescent females with type 1 diabetes.

Keywords: diabetes; disordered eating; insulin pump; glycemic control; quality of life.
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