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Type A behaviour pattern and glycaemic control in type I diabetes.

T Sensky1, R Petty

  • 1Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School (University of London), Department of Psychiatry, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, UK.

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Type A behavior in diabetes patients did not affect blood sugar control. However, health beliefs significantly influenced glycemic control in Type A diabetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Endocrinology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Type A behavior pattern is associated with distinct problem-solving approaches.
  • Previous research suggests potential links between behavior patterns and health outcomes.
  • Type I diabetes management requires consistent attention to behavior and control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between Type A behavior and glycemic control in Type I diabetes patients.
  • To explore whether health locus of control beliefs modify this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 85 outpatients with Type I diabetes.
  • Participants were assessed for Type A behavior pattern and health locus of control.
  • Glycemic control was measured and compared between groups.

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Main Results:

  • No significant differences in glycemic control were found between Type A and non-Type A diabetics.
  • Type A diabetics with different health locus of control beliefs showed significant variations in glycemic control.

Conclusions:

  • Type A behavior pattern alone does not appear to impact glycemic control in Type I diabetes.
  • Health locus of control is a significant factor influencing glycemic control within Type A diabetic individuals.