Relations between resiliency, diabetes-related quality of life, and disease markers to school-related outcomes in adolescents with diabetes.

The current study examined the role that resiliency and diabetes quality of life play in school functioning and glucose control among adolescents with diabetes. Participants included 45 adolescents with diabetes who participated in a larger study evaluating the feasibility of a model of mental health screening, assessment, and referral/service coordination. We hypothesized that aspects of resiliency (e.