@article{Vasconcelos_Cunha_Rebelo_Ferreira_Meireles_Dias_2020, place={Porto, Portugal}, title={Quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus}, volume={29}, url={https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/18244}, DOI={10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v29.i3.18244}, abstractNote={<p align="justify"><strong>Introduction:</strong> Type 1 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine-metabolic disorders of childhood and adolescence and requires a continuous and rigorous therapeutic approach, with recognized impact on children and adolescents’ quality of life.<br>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and its relationship with clinical and laboratory aspects and lifestyle.<br><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> DQOL questionnaire was applied to type 1 diabetes mellitus adolescents managed at the Pediatric Diabetology consultation of a level II hospital for more than one year. Questionnaire has a global score between 36 and 180, with higher scores reflecting worse quality of life. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS®.<br><strong>Results:</strong> Seventy-one percent (n=36) of adolescents responded to the survey, 55.6% of which male, with a median age of 15 years. Median DQOL global score was 66. Adolescents with good metabolic control had a median global score of 49, compared with 71 in adolescents with poor metabolic control (p=0.007). The median global score of self-perception of better health was 51 compared to 73 for self-perception of poorer health (p=0.007).<br><strong>Discussion:</strong> In general, adolescents in this study revealed a satisfactory quality of life. Adolescents with better metabolic control have a higher satisfaction and better quality of life. Adolescents with better self-perceived health have a better quality of life.<br><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Recognizing factors that affect quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus is crucial to devise therapeutic strategies that meet their expectations, promoting treatment adherence and better metabolic control.</p>}, number={3}, journal={NASCER E CRESCER - BIRTH AND GROWTH MEDICAL JOURNAL}, author={Vasconcelos, Sofia and Cunha, Sara Monteiro and Rebelo, Alícia and Ferreira, Carla and Meireles, Carla and Dias, Ângela}, year={2020}, month={Aug.}, pages={128–134} }