The internal consistency and validity of the Diabetes Regimen Responsibility Scale (DRRS) were examined in a sample of 49 youths. The DRRS demonstrated adequate internal consistency, and most subscales correlated significantly with diabetes knowledge. Only the parent report on the insulin administration scale and the child report on dietary management correlated with metabolic control (glycosylated hemoglobin, HbA1c). Implications for research and practice are discussed.
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