Development of the diabulimia knowledge level scale.

The aim of this study was to develop the Diabulimia Knowledge Level Scale. The nurses voluntarily participated in the research (n = 384). The Diabulimia Knowledge Level Scale consists of 19 items and four factors. The four factors that make up the scale according to the results of Exploratory Factor Analysis explain 68.53 % of the total variance. The total Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.92. The Diabulimia Knowledge Level Scale is the first scale developed to determine the level of diabulimia knowledge among nurses. The scale is valid and reliable.

Diabulimia: A Risky Trend Among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: Poor adherence leads to worse glycemic control and increased complications in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Diabulimia characterizes patients with T1DM who skip or use less insulin for weight loss purposes. The study objectives were to determine: (1) the prevalence of diabulimia among adult patients with T1DM, (2) compare patients with and without diabulimia, and (3) identify factors that may place individuals at higher risk of diabulimia. METHODS: A 40-item, web-based survey was administered to 21 T1DM discussion boards, Listservs, and social media outlets. The survey assessed demographics, diabetes management, psychiatric diagnoses, and screened for diabulimia. Individuals who reported intentionally skipping or using less insulin than directed for the purpose of weight loss or to prevent weight gain in the past 12 months were classified as having diabulimia. RESULTS: Of the 225 participants who completed the survey, 8.9% had diabulimia. Patients with diabulimia had elevated hemoglobin A1C (A1C) levels (8.4% vs 6.9%; P = .014), higher rates of a diabetes-related emergency department visits or hospitalization (30.0% vs 13.2%; P = .042), and higher rates of a major depressive disorder diagnosis (40.0% vs 11.5%; P < .001) than patients without diabulimia. Factors associated with diabulimia included high A1C levels (odds ratio, 1.43; 95% CI [1.08-1.91]; P = .014) and a major depressive disorder diagnosis (odds ratio, 4.87; 95% CI [1.31-18.22]; P = .018). CONCLUSION: Approximately 1 in 11 adult patients with T1DM screened positive for diabulimia. Higher A1C levels and a diagnosis of major depressive disorder were associated with diabulimia.

Insulin restriction or omission in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: a meta-synthesis of individuals' experiences of diabulimia.

OBJECTIVE: Unique to individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a disordered eating behaviour whereby insulin is deliberately restricted or omitted. Despite growing research in this area, experiential perspectives of individuals remain understudied. Therefore, this meta-synthesis sought to explore the experiences of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by identifying, analysing and synthesising existing knowledge concerning this misuse of insulin. DESIGN: Meta-aggregative techniques were employed to generate synthesised findings related to individuals' understanding and experience, physical and psychological impacts, support and treatment-related needs, noted in twelve studies. RESULTS: A multifaceted relationship with insulin misuse, beyond weight control was identified. Many individuals experienced diabetes-related complications alongside increased distress, loss of control and feelings of regret, guilt, and shame. Almost all individuals valued support from those who shared a 'diabulimic' identity; peer support appeared more conducive to recovery than support from others including formal support services. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-synthesis highlights the need for empathic, collaborative care, and proactive prevention and intervention. The findings highlight the value of peer support, the need for increased knowledge among informal supports, training among multidisciplinary teams and support services, and crucially the development of evidence-based treatments informed by the behaviour as a unique distinct construct.

A thematic analysis of YouTube comments on a television documentary titled 'Diabulimia: The World's most dangerous eating disorder'.

AIM: Omitting insulin for fear of weight gain is a type of disordered eating (also labelled as diabulimia) common in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is associated with a worse biomedical prognosis but is not a formally recognised condition. This research explored the public's opinion of diabulimia as a condition as presented in a television documentary. METHODS: We conducted a coding reliability thematic analysis using NVivo software of the original comments to a YouTube documentary 'Diabulimia: The World's Most Dangerous Eating Disorder' between 24 September 2017 and 16 June 2020. RESULTS: Of 1424 original comments, 1264 were eligible and uploaded into NVivo 12. The commenters were people with T1D, family and friends, health care professionals, and the wider public who collectively had questions, personal stories and/or opinions. Three main themes were discerned: lack of awareness of diabulimia as a condition; the importance of support; diabulimia as a psychiatric condition in the diabetes setting. CONCLUSION: This analysis of social media comments found that there is a lack of awareness of diabulimia amongst patients, their families and friends, and healthcare professionals and that there were many commenters who had the experience of disordered eating with T1D. This study has reported on themes that suggest there may be an eating disorder specifically in people with T1D and that further work is needed to understand the diagnostic criteria for diabulimia in order to develop effective treatments.

Psicologia e diabetes no Brasil: um mapeamento de profissionais e de suas ações / Psychology and diabetes in Brazil: the mapping of professionals and their practices / Psicología y diabetes en Brasil: un mapeo de los profesionales y sus acciones

Pouco se sabe sobre a atuação do psicólogo no Brasil junto a pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar os psicólogos brasileiros que trabalham com essa população e suas ações. Foram convidados a responder a um questionário online psicólogos que atuam ou atuaram junto a pessoas com diabetes. Participaram 79 psicólogos, principalmente da região Sudeste (59,5%). Todos declararam que haviam cursado pósgraduação. Na amostra, predominou o gênero feminino (89,9%), com idade entre 26 e 40 anos (46,8%). A maioria dos que atuam com diabetes declarou-se autônoma ou voluntária, e quase metade trabalhava menos do que 10 horas semanais. Entre aqueles que deixaram de trabalhar com diabetes, apenas uma minoria tinha vínculo empregatício. Além do trabalho com pessoas com diabetes, a maior parte declarou exercer outras atividades profissionais, como atendimentos clínicos em consultórios particulares, sugerindo que esta não é a atividade principal. Majoritariamente, os respondentes declararam não ter conhecimentos suficientes para o atendimento específico às pessoas com diabetes. Discute-se a qualidade da formação profissional dos psicólogos no Brasil, a necessidade de aprimoramento em relação à atuação com pessoas com diabetes e as condições de trabalho.(AU)

Little is known about the practice of psychologists in Brazil caring for people with Diabetes Mellitus. The aim of this research was to identify the Brazilian psychologists who work with this population and describe their actions. Psychologists who work or have worked with people diagnosed with diabetes were invited to answer an online questionnaire. The 79 participants lived mainly in the Southeast Region (59.5%). All of them declared to have a graduate degree, most were female (89.9%), aged 26 to 40 years (46.8%). Most of those working with diabetes declared to be autonomous or voluntary, and almost half had a workload of less than 10 hours a week. Among those who stopped working with diabetes, only a minority had a formal employment contract. In addition, most of them stated that they had other professional activities related to clinical care in private offices, suggesting that working with diabetes is not their main activity. Mostly, respondents stated that they did not have enough knowledge to care for people with diabetes. The quality of professional education of psychologists in Brazil, the need for specific improvement in labor relations and conditions were discussed.(AU)

Son escasas las informaciones del trabajo de los psicólogos en Brasil con las personas con Diabetes Mellitus. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los psicólogos brasileños que trabajan con esta población y describir sus acciones. Se invitó a psicólogos que trabajan o hayan trabajado con personas con diabetes a responder un cuestionario en línea. Participaron 79 psicólogos, principalmente de la región Sureste de Brasil (59,5%). Todos declararon tener posgrado. En la muestra hubo una mayor prevalencia del género femenino (89,9%), de edades de entre 26 y 40 años (46,8%). La mayoría de los que trabajan con personas con diabetes se declararon autónomos o voluntarios, y casi la mitad trabajaba menos de 10 horas a la semana. Entre los que dejaron de trabajar con las personas con diabetes, solo una minoría tenía una relación laboral. Además de trabajar con personas con diabetes, la mayoría afirmó tener otras actividades profesionales, como la atención clínica en consultorios privados, lo que sugiere que esta no es su actividad principal. La mayoría de los encuestados afirmaron que no tenían los conocimientos suficientes para atender específicamente a las personas con diabetes. Se discuten la calidad de la formación profesional de los psicólogos en Brasil, la necesidad de mejora en relación con el trabajo con personas con diabetes y las condiciones laborales.(AU)

A relação entre a mulher com diabetes e o seu corpo: o risco da diabulimia / La relación entre mujeres con diabetes y su cuerpo: el riesgo de diabulimia / The relationship between women with diabetes and their body: the risk of diabulimia

Resumo Objetivo compreender a relação que as mulheres com diabulimia têm com o corpo. Método pesquisa qualitativa, desenvolvida com o Método da História Oral Temática, com quatro mulheres entre 18 e 30 anos que autorreferiram diabulimia. Resultados a relação das mulheres com o seu corpo foi pautada pela pressão social de magreza feminina que distorce a autoimagem, gera insatisfação com o corpo e a diminuição da autoestima. A perda de peso é proporcionalmente associada ao aumento da aceitação social e justifica a utilização de métodos deletérios à saúde como a diminuição da dose ou a suspensão do uso de insulina. As narradoras demonstraram conhecer os riscos, mas admitiram repeti-la em determinados contextos. Considerações finais e implicações para a prática o desejo que as mulheres com Diabetes Mellitus têm de perder peso precisa ser incorporado às estratégias de cuidado com a atenção dos profissionais da saúde à subjetividade, atuando para reconhecer e prevenir os transtornos alimentares em mulheres com diabetes e minimizar a adoção de ações prejudiciais à saúde.

Resumen Objetivo comprender la relación que tienen las mujeres con diabulimia con el cuerpo. Método investigación cualitativa, desarrollada con el Método de Historia Oral Temática, con cuatro mujeres entre 18 y 30 años que autoinformado diabulimia. Resultados la relación de la mujer con su cuerpo estuvo guiada por la presión social de la delgadez femenina que distorsiona la imagen de sí misma, genera insatisfacción con el cuerpo y la disminución de la autoestima. La pérdida de peso se asocia proporcionalmente con una mayor aceptación social y justifica el uso de métodos nocivos para la salud, como reducir la dosis o suspender el uso de insulina. Los narradores demostraron conocer los riesgos, pero admitieron repetirlo en determinados contextos. Consideraciones finales e implicaciones para la práctica el deseo que tienen las mujeres con Diabetes Mellitus de adelgazar debe incorporarse a las estrategias de atención con la atención de los profesionales de la salud a la subjetividad, actuando para reconocer y prevenir los trastornos alimentarios en mujeres con diabetes y minimizar la adopción de acciones nocivas para la salud.

Abstract Objective to understand the relationship that women with diabulimia have with the body. Method a qualitative research, developed with the Thematic Oral History Method, with four women between 18 and 30 years of age who reported diabulimia. Results women's relationship with their bodies has been guided by the social pressure of female thinness that distorts self-image, generates dissatisfaction with the body and diminishes self-esteem. Weight loss is proportionally associated with increased social acceptance and justifies the use of harmful methods to health such as reducing the dose or suspending the use of insulin. The narrators showed to know the risks, but admitted to repeat it in certain contexts. Final considerations and implications for practice the desire that women with Diabetes Mellitus have to lose weight needs to be incorporated into the strategies of care with the attention of health professionals to subjectivity, acting to recognize and prevent eating disorders in women with diabetes and minimize the adoption of actions harmful to health.

Diabetes and eating disorders: an exploration of 'Diabulimia'.

BACKGROUND: 'Diabulimia' is the term given to the deliberate administration of insufficient insulin for the purpose of weight loss. Although Diabulimia can be life-threatening and prevalence rates in diabetes are high, there is a lack of research for how to effectively support people with the condition. This exploratory study aimed to provide much-needed information to healthcare professionals and guide the focus for future research. METHODS: Forty-five individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and a history of insulin misuse completed an online questionnaire. This included an assessment of their eating disorder psychopathology with the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and 16 open-ended questions exploring their experience of Diabulimia. The responses to the open-ended questions were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: The average global EDE-Q score was 3.96 (1.21), which is consistent with eating disorder populations. Common themes identified were concerns about weight, difficulty coping with diabetes, past trauma, and the importance of relationships. Experiences with health professionals were overwhelmingly negative. Most participants had experienced serious medical intervention due to Diabulimia and were fully aware of the consequences of insulin restriction. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, individuals believed that a greater awareness of Diabulimia and more training for healthcare professionals is needed. While education on insulin misuse may be a necessary first step in treatment, psychological support is crucial. To deliver effective treatment, clinicians should be aware of the specific issues facing those with Diabulimia. The current study identified themes that clinicians may find useful to consider.

Comportamiento clínico y enfoque terapéutico de los trastornos alimentarios en personas con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 / Clinical Behavior and Therapeutic Approach of Eating Disorders in People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Introducción: El comportamiento clínico de la diabetes mellitus tipo 1 y el enfoque terapéutico de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria se complejizan cuando estos coinciden en una misma persona. Objetivo: Describir algunos aspectos del comportamiento clínico y enfoque terapéutico de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en personas con diabetes mellitus tipo 1. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura relevante sobre el tema en el primer semestre de 2019. Se utilizaron como buscadores de información científica a Pubmed y a Google Académico. Como criterios iniciales de elegibilidad, se evaluaron artículos de revisión, de investigación y páginas Web que, en general, tenían menos de 10 años de publicados, en idioma español, portugués e inglés, y que hicieran referencia específicamente al tema de estudio a través del título. Fueron excluidos los artículos que no cumplieron con estas condiciones. Esto permitió el estudio de 65 artículos, de los cuales 33 fueron referenciados. Conclusiones: El comportamiento clínico de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 combina síntomas y signos propios de ambas dolencias. Ambas entidades nosológicas se deben prevenir, pesquisar, diagnosticar e intervenir desde los servicios de atención primaria de salud, a través de una perspectiva interdisciplinaria. El tratamiento endocrinológico, unido a la terapia individual, la psicoeducación relacionada con los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, la terapia familiar y un plan de tratamiento integral para la salud mental son imprescindibles desde el primer nivel de atención(AU)

Introduction: The clinical behavior of type 1 diabetes mellitus and the therapeutic approach to eating disorders become more complex when they coincide in the same person. Objective: To describe some aspects of the clinical behavior and therapeutic approach of eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A search of relevant literature on the subject was carried out in the first semester of 2019. We used, as search engines for scientific information, Pubmed and Google Scholar. As initial eligibility criteria, we evaluated review articles, research articles, and web pages which, in general, were published less than 10 years ago, in Spanish, Portuguese and English, and which made, in their titles, specific reference to the topic of the study. Articles that did not meet these conditions were excluded. This allowed the study of 65 articles, of which 33 were referenced. Conclusions: The clinical behavior of eating disorders in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus combines symptoms and signs typical of both conditions. Both nosological entities must be prevented, screened, diagnosed and intervened, starting in primary health care services, through an interdisciplinary perspective. Endocrinological treatment, together with individual therapy, eating disorders-related psychoeducation, family therapy, and a comprehensive treatment plan for mental health are essential, starting in the first level of care(AU)

Hacia un definición y consenso del término "diabulimia" / Toward a definition and consensus of the term "diabulimia"

RESUMEN Introducción: El vocablo "diabulimia" resulta de la combinación de dos palabras, diabetes mellitus y bulimia. Una de las características de los pacientes afectados es la restricción deliberada de insulina, con el objetivo de controlar el peso corporal. Objetivo: Describir la definición y consenso actual acerca del término diabulimia. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de la literatura relevante sobre el tema. Se utilizaron como buscadores de información científica a Pubmed y a Google Académico. Como criterios de elegibilidad, se evaluaron artículos de revisión, de investigación y páginas Web que, en general, tenían menos de 10 años de publicados, en idioma español, portugués e inglés, que hicieran referencia específicamente al tema de estudio, y que abordaran la temática a través de cualquier metodología de investigación (cuantitativa, cualitativa, investigación operativa, otras). Fueron excluidos los artículos que no cumplieron con estas condiciones. Esto permitió el estudio de 33 artículos, de los cuales 20 son referenciados en el presente artículo. Conclusiones: La descripción del vocablo diabulimia genera retos importantes. Existen diferentes definiciones, lo cual tiende a confundir a los pacientes e inclusive a los profesionales de la salud. En la actualidad, aun no se ha logrado consensar esta definición, por lo cual continuará siendo un término coloquial y no será reconocido oficialmente como una enfermedad. Reconocer la relevancia del tema y poder identificar indicadores de su presencia es importante, pues su padecimiento expone a los pacientes con diabetes mellitus a efectos deletéreos sobre su salud y calidad de vida(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The term "diabulimia" results from the combination of two words: diabetes mellitus and bulimia. One of the characteristics of the patients affected is the deliberate restriction of insulin with the aim of controlling body weight. Objective: To describe the definition and current consensus on the term diabulimia. Methods: It was carried out a search of important literature on the subject. There were used as search engines of scientific information Pubmed and Google Scholar. As eligibility criteria, there were assessed review articles, research and web pages that, in general, were less than 10 years of been published, in Spanish, Portuguese and English languages, which would make specific reference to the studied topic, and that would address the issue through any research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, operations research, others). There were excluded the articles that did not comply with these conditions. This allowed the study of 33 articles, of which 20 are referenced in this article. Conclusions: The description of the term diabulimia generates significant challenges. There are different definitions, which tends to confuse patients and even health professionals. At present, it has not been possible to achieve a consensus on this definition that is why it will continue to be a slang term and will not be officially recognized as a disease. It is important to admit the relevance of diabulimia and to be able to identify indicators of its presence, since this condition exposes patients with diabetes mellitus to deleterious effects on their health and quality of life(AU)

Multidisciplinary healthcare teams' challenges and strategies in supporting people with type 1 diabetes to recover from disordered eating.

AIM: To examine the challenges healthcare teams face when treating people with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating and the strategies these teams have developed to facilitate effective treatment. METHODS: Four semi-structured focus groups were conducted including two tertiary diabetes specialist teams and three tertiary eating disorders specialist teams between July and December 2018. Thematic analysis of the transcripts followed a six-phase process. RESULTS: Twenty-nine experienced healthcare professionals (16 diabetes and 13 eating disorder specialists, 16±12 years' professional experience) were interviewed. The challenges identified in treating people with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating included subthemes the 'challenges specific to the healthcare professional' (feeling not competent enough and perceived emotional burden), 'challenges pertaining to patient factors' (e.g. difficulties with engaging in therapy) and 'challenges created by the healthcare system' (time pressure and staff shortage). Healthcare professionals expressed the need for a consensus on diagnosis and the definition of disordered eating in type 1 diabetes, as well as the need for training and educational resources specific to type 1 diabetes and disordered eating. Healthcare professionals gave practical examples of strategies of communication for better patient engagement and felt that multidisciplinary working in joint clinics with the other specialty were facilitators for recovery from disordered eating. CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals require multidisciplinary team support when treating people with type 1 diabetes and to improve their own competencies. The development of effective screening and assessment tools, educational resources and training for healthcare professionals, and developing multidisciplinary treatment pathways will be key to improving outcomes for their service users with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating.

Educación terapéutica en pacientes con diabetes y trastornos emocionales / Terapeutic education in patients with diabetes and emotional disorders

La diabetes mellitus (DM) se considera como un conjunto de trastornos metabólicos relacionados con la hiperglucemia, que requiere cambios en estilos de vida, en virtud de que no solo se afecta el estado físico, sino que requiere cambios que pueden influir en el estado emocional y psicosocial. Las personas con diabetes requieren de cuidados continuos orientados al control metabólico centrados en el empoderamiento, autocuidado y en la educación terapéutica para alcanzar metas y resultados orientados a minimizar la aparición de las complicaciones crónicas. Objetivo: analizar la importancia de la educación terapéutica en los pacientes con trastornos afectivos como depresión y ansiedad, asociados a la diabetes. Conclusión: la educación terapéutica como parte integral del tratamiento de la DM ha demostrado mejorar los síntomas asociados a depresión y ansiedad, lo cual podría adquirir un valor importante en el manejo de este grupo de pacientes(AU)

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered as a set of metabolic disorders related to hyperglycemia, which requires changes in lifestyle, because not only physical condition is affected, but it also requires changes that can influence emotional state and psychosocial. People with diabetes require continuous care oriented to metabolic control focused on empowerment, self-care and therapeutic education to achieve goals and results aimed at minimizing the occurrence of chronic complications. Objective: to analyze the importance of therapeutic education in patients with affective disorders such as depression and anxiety, associated with diabetes. Conclusion: therapeutic education as an integral part of the treatment of DM has been shown to improve symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, which could acquire an important value in the management of this group of patients(AU)

Adaptação transcultural e validação do "Diabetes Quality of Life for Youts" de Ingersoll e Marrero / Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the "Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths" of Ingersoll and Marrero

A avaliação da qualidade de vida tem sido considerada, na atualidade, como um parâmetro fundamental na compreensão do impacto causado pelo diabetes mellitus do tipo 1, no cotidiano dos adolescentes. Na realidade brasileira não existem instrumentos específicos validados que possibilitem essa avaliação. Assim sendo, este estudo teve como objetivos fazer a adaptação transcultural e validação "Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths"(DQOLY) de Ingersoll e Marrero e, analisar as relações entre a variáveis sócio demográficas, clínicas e a questão da autopercepção do estado de saúde e os escores obtidos pela aplicação do instrumento. O DQOLY é composto por 53 itens agrupados nos domínios: satisfação, impacto e preocupação. O processo de adaptação transcultural incluiu as etapas: tradução para o português, back translation, revisão pelos juízes e pré-teste. O instrumento adaptado, foi aplicado a 124 adolescentes com diabetes mellitus tipo 1, para a análise de suas propriedades psicométricas(confiabilidade e validade). A adaptação transcultural gerou uma versão brasileira do instrumento que na análise da consistência interna, apresentou valores de Alpha de Cronbach de 0, 8695 para o domínio Satisfação, 0, 8658 para o Impacto, 0, 8387 para o Preocupação e 0, 9333 para o total, com a exclusão de três itens inconsistentes no domínio Impacto e portanto, o instrumento gerado ficou constituído por 48 itens. No teste-reteste não houve diferenças significativas(p>0, 05) --------------------------------------|a entre duas aplicações do instrumento aos mesmos sujeitos, o que demonstrou a estabilidade temporal do mesmo. Na análise de validade de conteúdo, a concordância entre os juízes não foi unânime somente quando envolveu a avaliação de um deles. A validade convergente foi configurada pelas correlações positivas e significativas entre os escores total e por domínios do instrumento em estudo e da escala de Autoestima(p<0,001). (continuação) A validade fatorial não confirmou os três domínios. Nas comparações dos escores do instrumento entre adolescentes com controle metabólico adequado e não adequado, houve diferença significativa para os domínios impacto, preocupação e total(p<0, 05), o que determinou a validade discriminante. Os escores do instrumento foram relacionados às variáveis sócio demográficas, clinicas e a autopercepção do estado de saúde e os resultados demonstraram correlação positiva e significativa(p<0,05) entre o maior número de episódios de hiperglicemia relatadas e todos os escores do instrumento, indicando que quanto maior o número de hiperglicemias relatadas, pior a qualidade de vida. O domínio satisfação se correlacionou negativamente com a maior frequência das monitorizações domiciliares da glicemia, mostrando que o maior número de testes correlaciona-se com melhor qualidade de vida neste domínio. Todos os domínios do instrumento e o total tiveram correlação positiva e estatisticamente significativa com o relato de melhor percepção do estado de saúde(p<0, 001). Este estudo indica que o DQOLY adaptado para a cultura brasileira é um instrumento confiável e válido para utilização em nosso meio.

The quality of life evaluation has been considered, nowadays, as a fundamental parameter on comprehension of diabetes type 1's impact on adolescent's lifestyle. In the Brazilian reality, there are no validated specific instruments that permit this evaluation. Hence, the goals of this study were to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Ingersoll and Marrero's "Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths" (DQOLY) instrument and to analyze the relations among social demographics, clinical variables, self perceived health status and the scores obtained through the adapted instrument application. The DQOLY is composed of 53 items arranged by domains: satisfaction, impact, worries. The cross-cultural adaptation process included the stages: translation into portuguese, back translation, committee review and pre- testing. The adapted instrument was applied to 124 type 1 diabetes adolescents in order to assess the psychometric properties(reliability and validity). The cross-cultural adaptation originated the Brazilian version, in which, internal consistency evaluated by Conbach's Apha scored 0.8695 for satisfaction domain, 0.8658 for impact, 0.8387 for worries and 0.9333 for total, the exclusion of three inconsistent items on Impact domain generated a 48- item instrument. Regarding the test-retest, there were no significant differences(p>0.05) between two instrument appliances on the same subjects, which demonstrated its temporal stability. In the case of content validity, the agreement between the judges was the rule, except when it just involved the evaluation of one of them. The convergent validity was demonstrated by positive and significant correlation among the instrument's total and domains scores and the self esteem scale(p<0.001). The factorial validity did not confirm the three domains. In the regard to instrument scores comparisons among adolescents with and without adequate metabolic control, (continue) (continuation)there were significant differences on impact, worries domains and total(p<0.05), which demonstrated the discriminant validity. The instrument scores were related to socio- demographics and clinical variables. The self- perceived health status and the results indicated significant positive correlation(p<0.05) among the larger number of hyperglycemic episodes referred and all instrument's scores, indicating that the higher is the number of related hyperglycemia's episodes, the worse is the quality of life. The satisfaction domain was negatively correlated to the higher frequency of home monitoring blood glucose, demonstrating that the higher are the frequencies of the tests , the better is the quality of life in this domain. All instrument's domains and total had positive and significant correlation with self- perceived health status(p<0.001). This study indicates that adaptacion of the DQOLY into Brazilian culture is a reliable and valid instrument for utilization in our reality.