In young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) parents have full responsibility for the diabetes-management of their child (. blood glucose monitoring, and administering insulin). Behavioral tasks in childhood, such as developing autonomy, and oppositional behavior (. refusing food) may interfere with the diabetes-management to achieve an optimal blood glucose control. | Quality of the parent-child interaction in young children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: Study protocol
