Behaviour and metabolic control in children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus on insulin pump therapy: 2-year follow-up

Abstract

AIMS: This study investigated whether continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion is associated with sustained improvement in behaviour and metabolic control. METHODS: Children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (n = 27, 8-18 years old) who had been assessed previously prior to commencing continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, and 6-8 weeks later, were re-evaluated 2 years after commencing insulin pump therapy. Behaviour was reassessed using the Behavioral Assessment System for Children-2nd edition (BASC-2) and current HbA(1c) levels were recorded. RESULTS: Two years after commencing continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, parent-reported internalizing and externalizing symptoms were significan..