Psychometric properties of a questionnaire to measure adherence to treatment in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Aim: To validate the psychometric properties of a questionnaire to measure adherence to treatment among people with type 1 diabetes mellitus and to evaluate its relationship with metabolic control.

Design: A cross-sectional study of 167 adult people with type 1 diabetes mellitus recruited from the Endocrinology Service of University Hospital Doctor Peset (Spain).

Methods: The validity of the content, construct and reliability of the instrument were evaluated and the results correlated with levels of glycosylated haemoglobin.

Effect of perceived stress, concern about hypoglycaemia and level of knowledge of management of the disease on glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate perceived stress, concern about hypoglycaemia and the level of knowledge of management of the disease in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their relationship with glycaemic control, gender and age.

Background: Perceived stress and concern about hypoglycaemia are significant obstacles to achieving adequate glycaemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and notably influence management of the disease itself.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 193 adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.