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Contributions of psychology to diabetes management
1Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK.
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|February 1, 1994
Abstract:
Three contributions of psychology to diabetes management are considered in some detail: (a) measurement of psychological outcomes and processes, (b) optimizing blood glucose monitoring and (c) stress management. Two further applications are introduced: (d) weight management and (e) psychological treatments for sexual dysfunction. Six further applications of psychology to diabetes care are mentioned. The psychosocial, physical health and economic gains expected to result from the contributions considered are specified.