title: Intensive diabetes management and goal setting are key aspects of improving metabolic control in children and young people with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Diabetes control in children remains poor in spite of advances in treatment for last 10 years. The aim of this review was to look at various aspects of intensive therapy in the management of type 1 diabetes such as insulin regimes, role of target setting, psycho-educational approaches and self-management. To achieve good metabolic control, clear goal setting with adequate support for self-management are essential. Psycho-educational and behavioural interventions aimed at specific areas of management have shown significant improvement in quality of life and diabetes control.
authors.affiliation: Astha Soni, Sze May Ng, Department of Paediatrics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, L39 2AZ Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Astha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Soni
authors.affiliation: Astha Soni, Sze May Ng, Department of Paediatrics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, L39 2AZ Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sze May
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ng
keywords: Children; Goal setting; Intensive; Management; Metabolic control; Type 1 diabetes