Assessment of the quality of life in children and adolescents with diabetes type 1

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the quality of life of children and adolescents with diabetes type 1 using PedsQL4.0 and PedsQL Module 3.2 diabetes in Arabic and identify factors associated with a decline in quality of life. Results: The mean total score of PedsQL diabetes module was 74 ± 9.5 (children) and 67.4 ± 10.1 (parents). Duration of diabetes was associated with poor quality of life (p<0.001). The Basal-Bolus regimen was associated with a better quality of life (p<0.00001). Conclusion: Assessment of quality of life should be integrated in current practice in diabetic children care.