Alexithymia is associated with glycaemic control of children with type 1 diabetes

AIM: This study examined the respective contributions of the demographics, medical variables and alexithymia characteristics of young diabetics to their glycaemic control. The goal was to replicate the role of the 'difficulty describing feelings' factor of alexithymia in the prediction of poor glycaemic control as has been found in adult diabetic populations. METHOD: The study included 45 type 1 diabetic children, aged 8-12 years (24 girls and 21 boys). Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and provided medical information on their diabetes. HbA(1c) values (glycated haemoglob... Mehr ...