Diabetes Intervention Program for Adolescents With Persistent High HA1c
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 focused on measuring Type 1 diabetes, adolescents, HA1c, psychological intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- The therapy group will be composed of teens that currently have a documented history of elevated HA1c's that have persisted for at least 3 months
- Potential candidates for the group will be recruited from all the physician's caseloads in the clinic.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with Type II diabetes
- Those who are medically unstable due to other medical conditions
- Those who refuse to participate will not be included in the study
Sites / Locations
- Diabetes Resource for Children and Adolescence
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
motivational interviewing group
Motivational Group Intervention: Group therapy sessions will include 8 teen sessions that cover the following topics: acceptance of diabetes, family issues, division of diabetes management, communication and facilitating motivation and skill development to improve diabetes care. Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques will be the therapeutic modalities used in sessions. Parents will be involved in 3 therapy sessions that cover topics regarding family functioning, division of responsibility and parenting strategies.