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New type 1 diabetes data have been reported by researchers at University of Pittsburgh

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 12th, 2010

According to a study from the United States, "The purpose of this study was to assess beliefs, perceived access to, and practices regarding contraception among adolescent women with type 1 diabetes. Eighty-nine females with type 1 diabetes between the ages of 13 and 19 years, who were recruited from 2 endocrinology practices as part of a larger study, completed a battery of questionnaires designed to assess variables relevant to discussions of sexuality, preconception counseling, contraception, and pregnancy."

"In addition, items were designed to explore adolescents' relationship with their health care provider and comfort requesting birth control. Baseline data were...

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