The article focuses on the research which evaluates the psychological adjustment and
psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Based on the
International Society for Pediatric and Association Diabetes (ISPAD) report, many of the
adolescents have showed high risk psychiatric diagnosis due to mental depression. Family-
based behavioral procedures such as self-monitoring and supportive parental
communications are important factors to improve glycemic control regimen.

The article discusses the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
Consensus Guidelines for 2006-2007 which gives evidence on the important role of
psychosocial factors in the management of diabetes among children and adolescent. It
examines the main findings from the studies of psychological adjustment and other
behavioral related issues in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. It offers
information on the three general recommendations for the management of diabetes.