Fear and Other Disturbances of Severe Hypoglycaemia in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Severe hypoglycaemia frequently causes fear and various disturbances in spite of active education and psychosocial support. There is a potential for increased quality of life from interventions targeted at the prevention of severe hypoglycaemia. Further research and improved strategies for the prevention of severe hypoglycaemia are needed.