Effect of auditory guided imagery on glucose levels and on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background: To assess the effect of auditory guided imagery (AGI) on glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and quality of life (QOL) in type 1 diabetes mellitus children.

Methods: A blinded randomized controlled study comparing the effect of AGI accompanied by background music and background music solely (BMS). The study included 13 children, (7-16 years).

The contribution of art therapy in poorly controlled youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of intensive art therapy in youth with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

Methods: A retrospective report of the characteristics and outcomes of all patients who were offered to receive individual art therapy sessions because of behavioral difficulties.

Results: The study population included 29 participants.