Article
Psychiatric Comorbidities in Pediatric Monogenic Diabetes due to GCK Mutation: Impact on Diabetes-Related Quality of Life.
Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry - 1 Jan 2000
Michalak Arkadiusz, Szadkowska Agnieszka, Mlynarski Wojciech, Myśliwiec Małgorzata, Deja Grażyna, Skała-Zamorowska Eliza, Jarosz-Chobot Przemysława, Borowiec Maciej, Zalepa Adam, Musiał-Paździor Malwina, Gierak Anna, Kaźmierczak-Mytkowska Anna, Wolańczyk Tomasz, Fendler Wojciech, Butwicka Agnieszka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Monogenic diabetes caused by mutation in the glucokinase gene (GCK-MD) is a rare disorder manifesting in childhood as mild, prevalent hyperglycemia. By consensus, it is managed by dietary supervision and infrequent consultations. However, its impact on the mental health of the affected children is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in children with...
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