ABSTRACT
When considered from an experiential perspective, type 1 diabetes (DM1) represents a significant stressor for individuals and their families. A comprehensive understanding of psychological factors related to DM1 requires investigation of (i) the impact of DM1 upon psychological adjustment and (ii) the impact of psychological adjustment upon medical outcomes for DM1. Both of these directions of influence are reviewed below regarding each of the most prevalent and/or problematic psychological adjustment problems for adults with DM1.
