Adherencia al Tratamiento de la Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1, durante la Adolescencia: Una Perspectiva Psicológica

introduction: a psychological perspective is offered for the evolution of the concept of "treatment compliance" among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. focus is placed on the main elements that have marked this evolution, with associated therapeutic modalities, from 1970 until now. method: literature review and discussion of significant papers. conclusions: the concept of "treatment compliance" has evolved towards a dynamic multifactorial process, the result of an agreement between the patient and the treatment team, including a balance with factors necessary for the adolescent's development. in this light, various elements are reviewed that may be of importance to the treatment team.