Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes

Deborah Christie and Clarissa Martin respectively Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Honorary Reader in Paediatric and Adolescent Psychology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Consultant Paediatric Clinical Psychologist and Honorary Research Fellow, Loughborough University

Series introduction. Foreword. About the editors. List of contributors. Introduction. Part I: Understanding diabetes. A global perspective: worldwide prevalence and incidence. The impact of diagnosis. Challenges to emotional well-being: depression, anxiety and parental fear of hypoglycaemia. Regimen adherence: paradigms and approaches. The effects of diabetes on cognitive functioning. Sex, drugs and glycaemic control. Integrated care and multidisciplinary team work: the role of the different professionals. Part II: Management and intervention. An introduction to managing diabetes: implications of different treatment regimens. Structured education for diabetes. The role of the diabetes educator. Motivational interviewing. Psychological approaches to working with families: an example of solution-focused brief therapy. Management of diabetes and eating disorders. Transition to adult clinics. Part III: Tools for clinical practice. Diagnostic tools for children. Assessment and intervention for diabetes related cognitive difficulties. Regimen adherence measures. Transition services. Index.