The psychological impact of time in tight range in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: insights from real-life clinical practice
Main findingResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.023 95% CI 1.002–1.044Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest TITR may impose additional psychological burden beyond conventional glycemic targets. Further longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate its long-term impact on quality of life and optimize diabetes management strategies for youth with T1D.
Study context
- Population
- Adolescents with T1D, real-life clinical practice
- Participants
- 123 adolescents
- Exposure
- Time in Tight Range (TITR) ≥50% vs not achieved
- Outcome
- Relationship between TITR and psychological outcomes (diabetes-related distress by PAID-Teen; well-being by PERMA)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Odds ratio
1.023
95% CI 1.002–1.044
P = 0.029
TITR ≥ 50%vs TITR < 50%
OR 1.023 (95% CI 1.002–1.044); P = 0.029
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
- Time in range (TIR) ≥ 70% showed no significant relationship with psychological outcomes
Original publication
The psychological impact of time in tight range in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: insights from real-life clinical practice. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 14 February 2026. doi:10. 1016/ j. diabres. 2026. 113160
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