BMJ Open
December 2023
Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 5%-10% of paediatric population and is reportedly more common in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), exacerbating its clinical course. Proper treatment of ADHD in such patients may thus provide neurological and metabolic benefits. To test this, we designed a non-commercial second phase clinical trial comparing the impact of different pharmacological interventions for ADHD in children with T1D.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Environ Res Public Health
February 2021
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is, next to obesity and asthma, the most common chronic disease in children in Poland. T1D is not only a medical challenge, but it also affects all areas of a sick child's life and family functionality. New forms of therapy facilitate the daily management of the disease, but their availability is limited and partly dependent on socioeconomic status.
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February 2020
Introduction: Children's type 1 diabetes is one of the most mentally aggravating chronic diseases for the patient and his/her parents. The disease disturbs relationships in the family, disrupts communication, and enforces a change in the organisation of daily life.
The Aim Of The Study: The aim of the study was to gather opinions about fathers' involvement in taking care of children with type 1 diabetes.