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Psychiatric disorder and sub-threshold psychological distress were more common in 113 young men and women with insulin-dependent diabetes living in a defined area than in comparable general population samples. Twelve per cent of men and 19% of women were classified by the PSE as psychiatric 'cases'. Forty per cent of women and 47% of men reported at least one major social problem; effects of diabetes on everyday activities were common. There were associations between medical and social variables. The clinical implications are discussed.

Original publication

DOI

10.1017/s0033291700022273

Type

Journal article

Journal

Psychol Med

Publication Date

08/1991

Volume

21

Pages

639 - 645

Keywords

Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Status Schedule, Patient Compliance, Sick Role, Social Adjustment