Diabetes and Mental Problems in Young People: Age is no barrier when it comes to mental health problems experienced by diabetics. It is especially hard for young people who suffer from diabetes to cope with all the changes that diabetes makes to their lives. The constant blood glucose testing, insulin injections, proper diabetic nutrition and just being different from their friends can cause major mental health problems.

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Routine Psychological Screening in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Parents
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