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Psychosocial aspects of diabetes

Psycho-Social Services Department of Behavior Medicine International Diabetes Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

This article discusses the dilemmas that patients and health care professionals face as they attempt to deal with the psychologic issues inherent in diabetes care. It includes discussions of assessment of psychosocial functioning; type I and type II diabetes assess ment ; adherence and motivation; empowerment; and specific recommendations geared to help health care professionals care for the diabetic patient while avoiding frustration and burnout.

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 4, No. 3, 72-90 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/108482239200400311


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