Adolescents with Type 1 diabetes who are confident in their ability to manage tasks have a better handle on controlling their blood sugar, a study published in the International Journal of Psychiatry finds.
Specialists in pediatrics, endocrinology, and nutrition at Reina Sofía University Hospital and researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain found that self-efficacy—the belief in one’s ability to succeed—can lead to behavioral changes that enhance glycemic control to keep blood sugar levels within their target range.
