Behavioural and Emotional Problems in Malaysian Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study in a Single Centre.

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder that requires a lifelong treatment regimen which may affect psychosocial development.

Objective: To identify behavioural and emotional problems in children and adolescents with T1DM.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study using the Child Behaviour Check List (CBCL) was conducted among all T1DM patients receiving treatment at the Paediatric Endocrine Unit, Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.