List of Diabetes-Related Psychosocial Issues

Among others, identify and address the following psychosocial issues based on the patient’s age, patient/family requests, and clinical indications founded on your team’s assessment:

1.    Coping with diabetes

2.    Family involvement in diabetes management

3.    Nonadherence

4.    Peer concerns

5.    Anxiety and depression

6.    Diabetes burnout

7.    Disordered eating behaviors

8.    Fear of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia

9.    Risk-taking behaviors such as drug abuse, alcohol, and tobacco use

10.  Conception

11.  Driving safety

12.  Preparing for college

13.  Communication with parents and with diabetes team

14.  Transition to adult health care

Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive inventory of psychosocial issues requiring surveillance but rather some essential and practical issues common in pediatric diabetes care.