DIabetes sig mission Statement & Goals
“To promote the health and well-being of youths with diabetes mellitus and their families by facilitating study and discussion of biobehavioral and psychosocial aspects of diabetes mellitus, by promoting high quality research in pediatric diabetes mellitus, and by fostering the provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment in youths with diabetes mellitus.”
- Increase collaborative opportunities between pediatric psychologists who conduct research and provide clinical care to pediatric patients with diabetes and their families.
- Promote an integrated team approach to the medical management of pediatric patients with diabetes and their families.
- Provide assessment and treatment resources to researchers and clinicians who work with pediatric patients with diabetes and their families.
- Train and mentor new diabetes-focused researchers and clinicians using scientific approaches to the medical and psychological management of diabetes.