Why the study?
Do specific personality traits predict poor metabolic control in adult-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients?
Population
77 adult-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Dramatic-dependent personality may associate with poorer glycemic control; leaves open whether assessment aids management or requires prospective trials.
Do specific personality traits predict poor metabolic control in adult-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients?
A 'dramatic-dependent' personality profile is a significant predictor of poor metabolic control in adult-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
Orlandini et al. (1995) studied this question.
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