Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 785-793, November 1986

Neuroendocrine and Psychological Factors in Childhood Diabetes Mellitus

Dr. Barglow is Clinical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Dr. Berndt is Assistant Director of Psychology, Michael Reese Hospital, and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, also at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Drs. Burns and Hateher are Assistant Professors of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Medical School. Reprints may be requested from Dr. Barglow, Department of Psychiatry, Michael Reese Medical Center, Lake Shore Drive at 31st Street. Chicago, IL 60616

Received 12 August 1985; received in revised form 7 March 1986; accepted 31 March 1986.

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Research on biopsychological and psychosocial factors associated with type I diabetes mellitus (“juvenile diabetes”) is examined. Biopsychological aspects of diabetes are discussed, including stress-neuroendocrine interactions, accurate assessment of diabetic control, theories regarding the onset of diabetes, and new data on the development of infants of diabetic mothers. The psychosocial context of diabetes mellitus research presently centers on issues of ego development, self-esteem, depression, and the measurement of adherence (compliance) behaviors. An integrative model is used within a biopsychosocial framework

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Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 785-793, November 1986

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