Research project A randomized trial of diabetes-educated psychologist

To prevent long-term diabetes complications in type 1 diabetes satisfactory blood-glucose control is of outmost importance. It is also important that the complex self-care works in every-day life with a preserved good quality of life for those who live with diabetes. An increasing number of diabetes-clinics are asking for a diabetes-educated psychologist as part of the team.

In addition to the medical treatment several psychological factors are considered to affect treatment outcome. Factors such as lack of motivation, fear of low blood-sugar levels, difficulty adapting self-care in to every-day life or prioritizing self-care are some of these.

The primary aim of the current study is to evaluate whether the assistance of a diabetes-educated psychologist in the diabetes care of patients with type 1 diabetes improves HbA1c. Secondary endpoints include studying its influence on diabetes-related distress and quality of life.