Modest contribution of psychosocial variables to hypoglycaemic awareness in Type 1 diabetes.

Objective: To assess relationships between hypoglycaemic awareness and diabetes-related, psychosocial and demographic characteristics.

Method: Ninety-eight type 1 diabetic patients completed questionnaires on somatic awareness (Somatic Awareness Questionnaire, SAQ), negative affectivity (Positive And Negative Affectivity Schedule, PANAS), symptom beliefs, bustle and variety of daily life. They then performed up to 70 measurements on a hand-held computer, during 4 to 6 weeks, at home.