Mental health comorbidity is common in children with type 2 diabetes.

Elizabeth A C SellersLorraine McLeodHeather J PriorRoxana DraganBrandy A WicklowChelsea Ruth

Published in: Pediatric diabetes (2022)

Children with type 2 diabetes have high rates of comorbid mental illness. Programs to provide care, support, and education must address the mental health comorbidity in the context of the demographic, socioeconomic, and psycho-cultural characteristics of the population.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
healthcare
young adults
quality improvement
palliative care
public health
pain management