Diabetes UK is calling for more psychological support for young adults with Type 1 diabetes as new research shows that a third report symptoms of depression.
We want diabetes services to be better targeted to meet the needs of young people.
These improvements are urgently needed, as the study found that 35 per cent of young people taking part showed symptoms of depression.
The study
The survey, conducted at Fremantle Hospital, Western Australia, and the University of Western Australia, looked at 92 young adults with Type 1 diabetes aged 18 to 28 years. It found that young adults with depressive symptoms had poorer glycaemic control.
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