England [UK], July 17 (ANI): Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of a number of mental health issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, a study from a team in the UK and the Czech Republic has found. The findings emphasise the critical need for ongoing monitoring and care for the mental health of young individuals with type 1 diabetes. According to the JDRF organisation, 8.
7 million individuals worldwide suffer from type 1 diabetes, with over 400,000 in the United Kingdom alone. It is a chronic, life-threatening illness that is typically identified as a kid and has long-term consequences. The findings highlight the urgent need for monitoring and support for the mental health of young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
According to the charity JDRF, 8.7 million people are living with type 1 diabetes around the world, including over 400,000 people in the UK. It is a chronic, life-threatening condition, usually diagnosed in childhood, that has a life-long impact.
Currently, people with type 1 diabetes rely on a routine of finger-prick blood tests and insulin injections or infusions, because their pancreas no longer produces insulin itself, although recent developments in artificial pancreas technology are helping transform this care. Previous studies have shown potential links between childhood-onset type 1 diabetes and a number of mental health disorders in adulthood. However, it is not clear whether these links can be best explained.
