Neuropsychological characteristics of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus
https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-4-38-46
Abstract
The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of biochemical and procedural characteristics of the disease on the neuropsychological status of children with type 1 diabetes.
Materials and Methods: Patient history data (HbA1c level at diagnosis, duration and age of disease onset) were collected. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of higher mental functions was then performed. A quantitative assessment (0 to 3 points) and a qualitative assessment (according to J.M. Glozman) of the neuropsychological assessment data (according to A.R. Luria) were then performed. Spearman's r-rank correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationship between various parameters.
Results: Procedural characteristics, such as disease duration and early age of onset of type 1 diabetes, influenced memory and attention deficits, impaired praxis, and deficits in intellectual and spatial functions. The biochemical characteristic of the disease, expressed as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels at the time of the study, had a significant impact on the speed of psychological assessments, as well as memory and attention functions.
Conclusions: A negative impact of procedural and biochemical characteristics of the disease on cognitive performance in children with type 1 diabetes was found.
About the Authors
A. D. Yanina
Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology, Federal Medical and Biological Agency
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Medical psychologist, neuropsychologist
Moscow
T. G. Goryacheva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Associate Professor, Department of Developmental Neuropsychology and Pathopsychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education
Moscow
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Yanina A.D., Goryacheva T.G. Neuropsychological characteristics of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Medical Psychology in Russia. 2025;17(4):38-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-4-38-46
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