CBT based counselling significantly reduces their uptake of primary and secondary care services in patients with chronic medical conditions

A study that was published in 2005. [1] Frequent attenders and patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma were invited to take part in the study and received eight 90-minute small-group counselling sessions, conducted by trained counsellors. The counselling followed a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach, with the aim of developing personal responsibility. Psychological outcomes were…

Poor metabolic control in children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes mellitus and psychiatric comorbidity

This is a Danish study based on registry results. [1] Among 4,725 children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes identified, 1,035 were diagnosed with at least one psychiatric disorder. High average HbA1c levels during the first 2 years after diagnosis predicted higher risk of psychiatric diagnoses. Patients with psychiatric comorbidity had higher HbA1c levels (0.22%…