Chapter 33

Behavioral Interventions for Youth with Type 2 Diabetes

First published: 28 March 2014
Citations: 1

Summary

Many behavioral techniques are available to clinicians who wish to support their patient's diabetes management and improve their outcomes. This chapter highlights behavioral treatment strategies and counseling techniques that can be incorporated into clinical practice. Methods that have been studied in youth with type 2 diabetes along with approaches that have been successful in adults and youth with type 1 diabetes that are relevant to youth with type 2 diabetes are presented. As is the case with many other chronic illnesses, type 2 diabetes in youth is frequently complicated by depression and other mental health disorders. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends including assessment of a patient's psychological and social situation as an ongoing part of the medical management of diabetes.

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